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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    Susan Fielding Company easy to deal with. Plenty of information available. The offer I received was good and was paid into my account the same day. I would use again.11
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    Sue Halfpenny Very satisfied with the experience from start to finish. Delighted with my offer, which I readily accepted. Easy to use and free postage. Would use again
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    St Michael's Junction Quick easy and don't have to wait too long for answer..Best regards Pete
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    Sandra Was easy to send items for free and got a good price
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    Sue Fairly straight forward Took a while longer than they said Good outcome
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    Michael Toms No messing around good communication after agreeing on the deal money was in my account promptly
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    Rich Male Great experience, no capital outlay from myself, everything dealt with by Vintage Cashcow, you're kept informed of the process, and you get a good value for your items, tbh I was pleasantly surprised with mine. Will ...
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    teresa billsberry I recieved what I was looking for.It did take a while but was kept informed with messages.
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    Yvonne Very easy, pack the box, visit post office and wait for the offer. Excellent, hopefully find more things to do it again!
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    Cheryl I had seen the advert for Vintage Cash Cow on TV several times and decided to give it a go. How good to use a straight forward website . My postage pack came very quickly with an information booklet.I took time to make ...
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    Mervyn Lancaster Very easy to do and excellent service.
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    Corinne15 The Company kept me well informed about the box I'd sent. I received my offer in 2wks and was happy to accept.
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    Dale Quick, efficient and professional service.
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    Julia Roberts Good company Fast service and fair offer made
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    Mrs Ellen Porter First time I've done anything on-line so I was a bit nervous, but you kept me well informed about my items having arrived safely with you, and their progress through the system. I was delighted with the offer, and the ...
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    carole watkins Always kept me informed

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