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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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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    Glenis Cooper I was very pleased with the result. Also as I am elderly and unable to get around That you did collect it from my house free of charge I will be very happy to use your services again. Thank You Glenis Cooper
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    Pamela Gale It was so easy. It took longer than expected to receive my offer, as they were so busy, but I was kept informed with regular emails and texts. The final offer was really good, and once I accepted, was in my bank two ...
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    KB Very easy to contact and send response was a bit slow but they emailed and texted apologised said they were very busy,very happy with price would recommend.
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    LYNNE WILLIAMS Excellent start to finish! I was offered a very good price for my items and the money was in my account within 8 hours. I’d definitely recommend Vintage Cash Cow
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    Customer First time I've used Vinted Cash Cow. I needed to get rid of a few things following a house clearance and rather than just bin them or take to charity shop I thought I'd try it. Didn't know what to expect at first, but ...
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    Caroline This is the second time I have used Vintage Cash Cow. So happy with them I have asked for a 3rd pack.
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    Carla Fenton-Frosdick Very straight forward process - received regular updates and very pleased with the outcome of the appraisal
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    Mrs Joy Spedding Fabulous communication explaining the process. I got a fair price for my items and would definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again in the future.
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    Lavinia Brooks Efficient and easy to use
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    customer Being kept upto date with how my things were going. Very pleased with my offer.
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    Mrs T A Barnes Very pleased 😀
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    Julie Walmsley Was a while until they solved it but they r very busy but im happy with them
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    Stuart Horry Good experience
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    UrsulaLloyd Easy, quick and efficient process.
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    James Cotton Good service
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    Jane Excellent service….. Kept us informed….. Gave us a good price….. Happy Customer.

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