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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    Raymond Morrell The whole vintagecash cow experience was very good from start to finish, although i did have to wait a little longer than expected for a final result due to you being very busy Still worth it in the end
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    Mrs Cunningham Easy way of getting some money for items no longer wanted. Payment easily transferred.
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    Michael Williams Quick and easy
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    MF Nicole was very pleasant. Perhaps you might have paid a little more
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    lesley Great service. I would highly recommend VCC. It was very easy to use and no messing around. I know it took a little longer than usual but, I wasn’t in a rush and the quote came back and I wasn’t more than happy with it.
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    Maggie MacDonald Great service, kept me updated throughout and paid out right away once I accepted the offer.
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    Linda White Staff helpful no problem were quick to make payment for item's into bank account great friendly service
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    Mrs S Jones Kept up to date on progress. Fair price for what I sent. Fast payment Perhaps a list of prices for each item
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    Howard Did not expect to raise much money from the items sent, so my expectations were exceeded
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    Pamela Generally very good, but slow
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    JodyRose Very fast.. Very efficient service.. Was offered a very nice price for my box. Will definitely use again & have been/Will be recommending!! 🙏🏻👏👏
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    Willieg Good communication , regular updates but very busy and assessments took longer than anticipated.valuation was accepted, although a bit disappointed. Payment was prompt and again communications good!
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    Mandy Hurst My experience with cash cow was excellent, from start to finish they let you know every step from when they’ve received your items to when they are being looked at. And payment is very quick from when you agree.
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    Jane Dawson Easy to pack a lot of different items and sell them all at once
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    Helen Walker Amazing Very quick and easy process! What to find more stuff to send !
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    CHRISTOPHER BALDWIN Very easy transaction & very happy with price offered, will use again. Highly recommended

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