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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    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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    Mrs Rees Absolutely no fuss or bother at all. Quite an enjoyable experience.
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    Steven Boyd Always a pleasure to deal with vintage cash cow. Great way to clear out the house and make some money too , Much better for the planet too , recycling our pre loved items .
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    sharon kurner I spoke to two different agents who were both very informative. It’s a shame that you no longer list the worth of items. ie jewellery worth ?, brass ? As I have sold stuff in past
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    Miss C Very easy to use Kept informed Great to have the option of having objects returned free Also incentive to introduce someone to VCC
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    Sue Harris Estimate of price was good took a bit longer than usual to get back to me but when I agreed to the price the money was in my account the next day
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    Larraine Briscoe It was so easy to send off my items. Once I agreed the money was in my account the next day 20th
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    customer Prompt service well informed along the way
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    Shelley Smith Does exactly what it says-couldn’t be simpler
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    Mrs Jenny Rearden A great experience, I found Vintage Cash Cow easy to use with friendly people on the end of the phone. The service was good and the payment came through quickly. Thank you.
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    Kerry Buttriss Very helpful and easy to use
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    customer It is well organised, keeps in touch a lot. Provided a good offer, which I accepted.
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    Rita Tomlinson Easy. No fuss. You keep things for years with no good reason. It's good to be able to get rid of 'STUFF ' in one transaction.

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