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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    Mrs. Eileen Jones Communication was good, no nonsense + all promises kept as promised Phone call very useful Money received & will be used to support charity, diolch / Thanks
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    margaret watts We saw this advertised and made up a box of what we thought were bits of tat 🤣 They offered us a very good price which we accepted and the money was in the bank within a few days. Excellent service thank you.
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    Anne S Good response, efficient, clear instructions, kept informed of progress, friendly, fair in their dealings with me. Quick payment. Would definitely use them again.
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    Karen Begg So easy from start to finish.
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    Ms Kyriacou It was all a very easy process from start to finish . Very helpful advice from you on what you would accept to packing and sending on the box to you . I am happy with your valuation too ! I would definitely use vintage ...
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    IAN Excellent efficient service.
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    Helen Quick turnaround and good offer
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    Mrs Sharon Bailie Good information booklet showing what to send. Collected when expected. Kept up to date when parcel received and when valued.
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    Gwen Hart Liked the people that operate Vintage Cash Cow. Good postal service, which was great the Postman came and collected 2 parcels, which I was so grateful at my age 80 not having to take it to the Post Office. I was please ...
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    Caroline Baxter Very happy with the experience with Vintage Cash Cow. Was kept you to date with every step and got a price quickly for my stuff.
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    ANNE WILLIS Easy ordering brochure and postal label . My box of goodies arrived safely with you. I accepted your offer which was credited speedily. (I’d have loved extra ££££s)
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    VICKI BELTON Easy, no fuss
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    Karen Collard From finding out about Vintage Cash Cow, I found it so easy to box up the items, ( I checked to make sure the items were accepted) wait for the labels to arrive and arrange a pick up that was convenient to me. ...
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    June O'brien Prompt attention Keeping me updated I felt I got a fair offer
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    Carol Hill Hi I had some un wanted items,I saw advert and decided to give it a try,if they just are stuck in the draws,they might come in handy for some else. I rather give them away earn some cash ,but was well worth it.
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    Janet Mortis Kept in touch all the way along. Very pleased with quick response and payment into my bank

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