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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    Julie Simmonds Very easy and no pressure applied to accept offer. Money in account same day. Yes, might have got more selling separately, but the ease of the process made it worthwhile. Fuss free and friendly, helpful staff. I really ...
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    Angela Hughes Easy to use. Treated fairly.
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    alan collier Quick service great price good staff knowledgeable
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    Harvey It was easy to use. Sending the info and address label saved me having* to use printer. The telephone appointment gave me a clearer idea of what to put in.
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    Jane Lindsay From enquiry I received my info and labels quickly. Sent off my package and received confirmation almost immediately. Said it would be about a week before my offer was made which it was. Once accepted my money was ...
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    Mrs L. Cambridgeshire You helped me with items that I needed to declutter and like you recommended in your book, and it doesn’t go into landfill. Thank you for making this journey an easy one. I would highly recommend you to others. Kind ...
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    Joanna The service from Vintage Cash Cow was excellent. I just packed a box, Vintage Cash Cow provided the label and the pick-up of the box from my home and responded to the contents within 3/4 days and I received the funds 3 ...
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    Diana Ferry Had my box picked up for free. Was kept informed by text/email throughout the process which was great. I accepted my decent offer which I received a few days later and it was in my bank account the next day. Very easy ...
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    Susan Very quick and really good communication
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    Simon All good.👍 Will use again.
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    Ian Kirk So easy and organised with a very good offer
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    patricia From start to finish the experience was effortless.Every notification was spot on.Over the years I had gathered watches,jewellery, medals,coins etc that just lay in drawers.On a whim I sent for Cash Cow documentation.I ...
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    customer Very happy with vintage cash cow. Everything was straightforward, they acknowledged receipt of my box the following day and I received an offer within 48 hours. I was very happy with my offer and the money was in my ...
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    Judith Very good service, lots of information written and verbal. Fast service , valuation and money in the back .
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    Jane . Very good at keeping you informed of when they received the parcel which had been sent also in making an offer on the box which was sent. Very good customer service would definitely use again and recommend .
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    Sue Mitchell Easy to understand, easy to get mail label, package up and send back. Offer was good. Cash paid out was speedy. Decided to send them a second parcel.

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