Items we're unable to accept

While we buy thousands of valuables daily, we can't accept these modern, electrical, fragile or offensive items. 

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Items we don't buy

Our experts love all vintage items in any condition, however, there are a few things we cannot accept. Scroll to learn more; if you can't spy your item on our list, please get in touch.

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We destroy all contraband and offensive items unless we can pass them to museums or schools for educational purposes. This includes…
- Demeaning items
- Racist items
- Anti-Semitic items
- Homophobic items
- Confederate memorabilia
- Discriminatory items
- Any gollywog items
- Ivory and big cat skins (subject to exemptions)
- Tiger claws
- Uncertified firearms
- Reproduction Nazi memorabilia

How it works

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1. Order your free postage pack
This includes your free postage labels and a handy guide to help you maximise your box value.
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2. Pack your items into a box
Pack a box with all your unwanted valuables, even broken and tangled items are accepted.
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3. Send your box for free!
Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
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4. Sit back and relax
Receive your offer within 7 working days. Either accept and get paid the same day or have your items returned for free.

Read our incredible reviews

We may be the experts, but please don't just take our word for it. Uncover our extraordinary reviews by amazing customers just like you.

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    Rosie Kept me informed during the process
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    Customer No problem. Easy transaction
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    Debby Anniss Vintage Cash Cow were really easy to deal with. I had a call from them before my postage box arrived. They stayed in contact by text and let me know when my items had arrived and roughly how long I would have to wait ...
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    Vincent Joanne Everything was made really easy and explained.
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    M Morrison Very happy with ease and speed of process. The only thing we’d have liked to see was an itemised receipt, but that’s just us being curious as to what things were worth. Will definitely use again.
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    Chris I had an excellent experience, seamless from start to finish and offered a good price. Thank you
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    Anne Witherden Easy and quick response. Kept me informed and I was happy with the offer. The money was paid in within a couple of days. Very happy and would recommend the service to anyone.
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    Susan Bury Easy to use. No paperwork to bother with. Fair value given.
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    Susan Warne Very efficient system - so easy. Excellent feedback along the way and very nice phone agent listened to me and responded. Thank you.
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    Norma Ashcroft Great help with the initial enquiry. Quick decision with regard to enquiry. Like all sellers would have liked slightly more. Overall two parcels have been dealt with quickly and effociently . Quite happy to trade ...
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    Morag You did what you said you would. You acted efficiently and quickly
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    Sarah Medley When I initially rang for advice, your agent was helpful. My postage stuff arrived quickly and I was contacted quickly about the offer.
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    Hugh So easy to use
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    Denise Yates Very pleased with the offer I received
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    Anne Fairbrother They kept their word and notified me on receiving my goods and phoned after a couple of days with an offer. The money was in my account within 2 days. Good service.
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    Helen Dennison Very good customer service. Good communication, prompt valuation and payment

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