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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    Carol Crane Really easy to deal with Cash Cow.Got a good price for what sent.
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    Claire Roberts First time and it was very successful, physically and financially.
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    Clare Easy to pack up my belongings. Vintage Cash Cow kept in touch through the whole process. I was pleased with the offer which I accepted.
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    T Hayes It was very simple to do. I recently lost my mother and there was a lot of jewellery that I wasn’t attached to so we sent our box off. Very pleased with our offer. Thank you
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    Mandy Carter The communication was very good. I was kept informed all along and apologies were given because it was taking longer than normal to value items because of the high number of boxes received. I wouldn't hesitate to ...
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    Consumer Very easy to package up some old stuff I had in the attic dropped off at post office with no problem I had a quote in a few days which I was happy to accept and the money was in the bank in a few days
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    margaret ward Great that my box was collected from home by Post Office. I was kept in touch due to the amount of boxes they received. I was happy to accept their offer, it was what I was expecting. Happy to recommend to family and ...
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    Renee Turner Communication was excellent, keeping me informed the whole time from receiving my box to quoting me the selling price. Thank you so much. Great teamwork.
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    Lesley Jane Brain It was so easy , had good sort out and got paid for it.
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    Chloe Great service. Happy with the amount offered.
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    Jennifer Hay Service was first class
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    Sheila Shepherd From start to finish the process was seamless. Post Office delivered box to Vintage Cashcow in 24 hours. I received their offer within a week and money transferred to my account within 3 days. Excellent service.
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    Susan Fast and efficient service. I was kept up to date on the progress of my box and the time frame for completion. I was really happy with my offer and the payment was in my account really quickly. I would reccomend Vintage ...
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    Mr ANDY WILLIS A very professional company to deal with. Very fast turn around. From my initial inquiry, to the money in my account, took just a matter of days. I was also very pleasantly surprised with the offer I received. Stuff ...
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    Sandra Brown It is a convenient reliable way to sell precious memories for re-use. Highly qualified and very friendly at all times. I have used the service four time and extremely happy every time. Thank you for being so ...
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    Philip topping Who process was very fair and easy however it took a little longer than expected but this was clearly explained due to the apparent popularity of the company.

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