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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    customer Great experience from first contact through to completion. Was updated all the way through the process. Would certainly recommend
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    Jean LINLEY Its good to have somewhere to sell old items I am delighted with vintage cash cow, you keep in touch to let people know how things are progressing which i think is great and i say thankyou for doing that. its also nice ...
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    leigh Oates Quite pleased with the offer took a little time but got there will definitely use Vintage cash cow again
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    Mrs Patricia Finn Kept me informed of when my box arrived and when they were sorting articles and how much I would receive and chose if i wanted to accept
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    Kate Sainsbury I think the service is amazing. Easy to order postage label on line. No postage costs to pay. No need to sort or clean items. Regular updates on where my parcel was within the system. Offer was above what I expected and ...
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    HelenS I found Vintage Cash Cow so good. Easily posted and was pleased with their offer.
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    customer This was not my first time using vintage CC so the fact I have been a repeat customer shows I have been happy with the service and prompt payment into my bank account. Happy to recommend and use again.
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    Lesley Armitage Once again I was very pleased with the service I received from you. The offer made was more than expected and I have recommended to a friend that they try your service.
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    Sev Very helpful team will use again. Thank you.
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    Graham Hartley Took a time to review but was kept updated and received a good offer.
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    Julie Baker Everything was so easy.
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    Neil Pawson The whole process I found was quite good. From sending the packaging details (by ordering online) , to the end offer process. I think that you have to be realistic with yourself in regards of the potential value of your ...
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    Valerie Ross Although it took longer to assess my box I was kept informed all the time and was very pleased with the result
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    Bill Easy and straightforward to use. There was a bit of a delay in getting the offer price, but overall very happy.
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    S HRYMOC The experience was was very friendly and efficient. I was kept informed on what was happening with my box of goodies from sending it, to the valuation. I was pleased with how easy it is to use the service and more than ...
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    Mr Henfield First time we’d used Vintage Cash Cow

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