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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    Maureen Grayson I had no great expectations with Vintage Cash Cow but I was proved to be wrong! Communication from the company was constant and friendly throughout. When they were ready to present me with their offer, I was notified ...
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    customer Great experience, happy with the outcome
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    Eleanor Pearson Personal communication throughout the whole process was excellent. I was kept updated before, during and after packaging my items and receiving my offer. I would have liked a list of the value of the items and what ...
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    MrNickMorsellino The quickness of service, excellent! Happy with the valuation, Thank you,
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    ann wright just received my second offer for my second box, i was really pleased to be offered much more that i expected, This company is brilliant, Easy to use excellent customer service and fair prices, i will recommend VCC to ...
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    Sharon. Scott Easy to send off with postage costs covered and a good offer for belongings that were otherwise collecting dust. Highly recommend!
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    Anita W I sent a box of bits off which I didn’t think were worth much but was pleased with the £86 offer. It took longer than expected to get the offer but I was kept updated. Also I had to e mail twice to ask if the things I’d ...
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    Sara Martin Good offer took a while to happen though
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    Mr Mike Campbell-Morgan Great business concept, good communication throughout, nice people and excellent rewards.
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    Nicola Bowen Very pleased with my experience. Was kept updated throughout the process and was very happy with the amount I was offered
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    CustomerDenise It’s so easy to send to Vintage cash cow and they are very informative all the process ! Nice way to get rid of unwanted miscellaneous things in your home ! Nice to be paid for them too !!
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    JACKIE NEWPORT Good valuation. Good communication when valuation delayed
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    YOZ Smooth transaction from start to finish.
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    Christine C Very good communication and instructions. Easy process. Very happy with experience.
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    Linda Hopkins My tablets and instructions came very quickly, I put everything in a box and took it to the post office, vintage cash cow informed me as soon as they received it, as they were busy it took a few days to get looked ...
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    David Herring I was a little confused but someone called Katy was extremely helpful

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