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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Anne Very quick service, but reward was slightly less than I had been hoping for.
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    Colin S Very easy, straight forward process and great communication. Don't think they could make it any easier.
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    Shona I was very happy with all contact with helpful staff and with the whole experience!!
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    Mrs Zoe Elms I have used Vintage Cash Cow twice now and I am very pleased with the service and cash offers I have received.
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    Dave Warn I sent a lot of items that I had no idea how much was worth. I was a little surprised at the offer and at the end of the day I was glad to be paid so much.
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    Lily Davies From start to finish this was a professional and friendly company to deal with . Everyone I had contact with by phone and email delivered a consistently high level of customer service .The whole process is so quick and ...
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    Annie Easy way to clear out things you no longer have a use for and earn some money.
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    John From start to finish was flawless. Everything ran extremely smoothly and I was very happy with my offer. Mo A was really helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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    Mike Morrey Great service from start to finish, and I thought I was given a very fair price for the items I sent to you, customer service was also top notch 10/10 all the way
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    Mary Walker Very efficient process. Happy with offer. Would recommend to anyone.
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    DOROTHY MARCHANT The speed of the money into my bank.
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    Harriet Price Was very pleased with the experience and was amazed how quickly the agreed amount transferred to my account. Will certainly recommend them and may also use them again myself.
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    Katherine Smith Excellent customer service, everything was done within 5 days and that included a weekend and the money in my bank.
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    Jennifer Parker Easy quick happy with the result bits only sitting in draw wouldn’t mean anything to my family so enjoying the money Would happily do again
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    June Aubrook A well organised system which made collecting items, packing them and forwarding the box to yourselves. The speed with which "we" were processed was simply amazing and the money raised very generous.
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    Paul Gale Excellent all around.

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