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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    HC Very sceptical about the whole process but thought I had nothing really to lose. If I didn’t get anything, I was planning to donate the items I had . But actually, the process and experience is exactly how advertised. ...
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    Jenny Moss Excellent communication and response to any enquiries. The amount offered was very fair and I was pleased to accept. I will definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again and recommend them to friends.
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    MRS SUZANNE WALKINSHAW Vintage cash cow made it so easy to send my box they made the whole experience very good would do it again in a heartbeat
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    Albert Wilkie I already gave you 5 stars for my experience with you and I still mean it
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    Ms R Good evaluation.
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    Chris excellent service, no fuss, just package items for valuation, if offer accepted your payment transfer will be completed. Mine was paid within 24 hours. Will use again if I have anything worth sending.
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    Linda Curtis The whole procedure was easy and fully explained Offer made in good time and money credited within 2 days
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    Mrs Susan Martell Everything went very smoothly and quickly- from first contact to offer to payment. Communication was excellent every step of the way.
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    Customer Very quick process and kept up to date regularly Fair payment and received the following day
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    Teresa Excellent service, supplied the paperwork, easy to use, continuous communication.
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    valerie kilworth Very good PR and communucation throughout with no obligation.
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    Mary Robertson Quick and easy service. No hassle will recommend this company to all of my friends and family, I’m actually in the process of packing another box up. it’s a great way to empty items that have been lying around gathering ...
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    P Patel Very easy and efficient service
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    Lilac Panda Excellent service, very quick and a fair price. Constantly in contact with updates. Seamless.
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    Diana Jakubowski Brilliant,about to start sorting for second box
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    Mr Davies Was kept informed throughout the process by email and phone, and an excellent value given at the end!

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