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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    Pete Wilby Excellent communication during process of preparing the package, dispatching it and awaiting valuation. I believe I received good value and a worthy price for the items submitted. Only one slight issue: it would be ...
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    Brian Jenkinson Very good service and easy to do quick payment
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    Mrs L A Foote All went very smoothly
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    Susan Easy to use, good communication and happy with offer
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    LESLIE Really good experience. Easy to send off box of items and was kept up to date as the items progressed through the process. Offer was very good and the money was paid into my account very quickly.
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    Rachel Davey So easy to do. I’m usually too lazy to do things like this but your service from start to finish was flawless. I was paid a reasonable price for my items and I will now be looking around for other things to send, plus ...
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    Customer Mrs X Herdman Information about the process very clearly set out. Kept informed about where the process had got to. Swift offer, which was extremely favourable. Altogether a great success.
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    Elizabeth Holbourne This is the second time I used vintage cash cow and it is a really easy process. Once you have sent off your box you can just sit and chill waiting for their quote. Would recommend!!!
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    Jo Barber Good communication and extremely easy throughout the whole process.
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    Norma Barnden The whole process was very, very easy. It’s also a nice way of decluttering your personal treasures without feeling they’re of no value any longer. The offer was very reasonable and I’m looking to send a second box ...
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    Jan Shipley Very good communication and fast reliable service. Very pleased with the valuation. I have already recommended Vintage Cash Cow to several family and friends.

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