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

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    Elizabeth J Very easy to use and I was happy with the amount offered
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    Nicola Very easy and convenient way to have a de-clutter. And like know that things will find a new life elsewhere.
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    trish walker Good quick service, money paid on time thank you
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    Jackie Gray Easy to navigate help all the way . Was pleased with what I got 4 items that have been in my house 4 years.
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    Guiliano Rinaldi Very polite and friendly communication and quick and fair payment.
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    Kate Conway Sent a collection of vintage jewellery which we didn't think would amount to much, most of it we assumed to be paste, from my partner's late mother (she'd be over 100 if alive now). Simple process to send, they were ...
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    Mrs KATHLEEN MILLER Had no problem from start to finish...everything was explained & easy to understand. Helpful emails showing me what I could send which was a bonus. Once I sent my parcel receiving my offer & it going into my bank ...
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    DIANE First time using Vintage Cash Cow and I'm happy with the price given for my items. Will definitely be using them again
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    Christine So easy to use. Fair amount paid for items. Wil use again.
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    Pam Wells Excellent service from start to finish. Thank you
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    Mrs Stephens Got rid of items I didn’t know what to do with them. Might have been worth a bit more if I known where to take them and had the time. I didn’t so easy and convenient to use.
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    Gareth Constable Great Communication, friendly staff and honesty!
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    Gwen Campbell I was really happy with my experience using Vintage cash cow. So quick and easy, and I was kept informed from start to finish. I would recommend them !
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    rizza Easy transaction clear instruction on how to post items.Great value.
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    Colleen Fantastic experience and so easy! Will definitely be doing it again.
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    Sue Jackson Got postage label quickly, and leaflet was very informative. Offer came after a couple of days, and money in the bank quickly too. Got more than I expected too

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