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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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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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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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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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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    Nico DEMUS Happy with offer thank you
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    Sue B Very easy to deal with. The whole process was smooth and simple. Good offer accepted.
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    Lesley Gregory Great communication all the way through, kept up to date with progress of my box. Great offer and extremely quick payment.
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    Elaine Wells Easy to use, great valuation, lovely to think my valuables will benefit other people, money straight into my account after accepting
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    Customer Thankyou . Great offer Very good communication and updates Very good customer service I will definitely use you again when the times right.
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    Cheshire Cat 14 The whole process was very easy. From ordering the free postage pack to selecting items to send and posting the box. I was kept informed of the progress and received what I thought was a reasonable offer. The money ...
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    Debbie Kept informed through the whole process. Great experience!
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    Jayne Rist Have sent several parcels off to vintage cash cow. Always happy with what we have received back from them 👍
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    Lynette O'brien so easy to do,great correspondence and fast
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    Catherine Gill absolutely thrilled with the outcome. great service from start to finish.
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    Richard Davies In the first instance, my postage label was slow to arrive. But once i had packaged my items, the system went smoothly. No problems or hesitations were experienced posting the parcel, and i was immediately informed of ...
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    Dennis The Company kept me involved every step of the way from the receipt of my parcel to making their offer I was kept notified. Altogether a good experience which I would recommend.
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    Pat Illingworth I was keeped you dated all the way.
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    Kay Roome Very good communication. The offer was more than I expected
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    Teresa Just brilliant. I have used you twice now . Send the parcel , they let you know it’s arrived. Let you know when looking at your items . Quick and efficient. Pay in two working days .
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    Lee Strange Did not manage to make a deal with Vintage Cash Cow but cannot fault the experience, very professional and well organised

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