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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    Davina Ringham I found the whole experience very easy. Sorted a few unwanted items .requested a label and sent my box . The following day it was received and within a week I had a really good offer which I accepted and the payment ...
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    Karen Henderson Very impressed with my experience. From labels being sent out, preparing my box. Royal Mails collection service Tuesday. Arrived VCC Wednesday. Acknowledged receipt. Took a week to get a quote but there was quite a bit ...
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    Tracy Hobbis Quick service
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    Sonya Offord Can't recommend Vintage Cow enough! You get exactly what is says on the tin. Easy phone call, quick delivery of labels for free postage. Extra help available for heavy packages, or unable to get to postoffice, they ...
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    Annie Williams Good communication. Very pleased with offer. Payment received very quickly
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    Margo Quick,efficient service
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    Summer Mouallem the instructions on what to do were not clear. I was expecting a box to be posted to me but later found out I could use any box I found at home. I would have preferred to know on what basis you had given the estimated ...
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    Patricia Bennett I sent a variety of items including gold & silver jewellery. My box was collected by a courier which was very helpful. I had an offer within the week. I thought their offer was a but low so I asked if they could up ...
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    Tricia Miller Quick in every aspect
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    Mr Dare Very Easy, from receiving the labels, to posting and being kept informed of progress, to being paid out. The hardest part was to find a sturdy cardboard box to put things into.
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    Rob GG I sent off a box of unused items I had stored for years in a cupboard. Vintage Cash Cow came back with a reasonable offer. Very happy!
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    Linda Doyle The whole process was well managed by you always ket me know what was happening
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    Annette Webb Efficient and friendly customer service, easy to communicate with quick response. Good offers for items for sale and immediate payment if accepted couldn't be better .
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    Anita It was my first time using Vintage Cash Cow, and I must say, I was very impressed with the process and the customer care team. Automations made everything efficient, I was kept up to date at all stages, my questions ...
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    Sue Easy to use, quick decision, happy to use again
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    Sarah Meakin Very easy to use, fast turnaround, impressive

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