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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    Karen Holmes I have used Vintage Cash Cow 4 times now. Their response times have declined in recent months from 7 days to about 14 but they did say this when I sent the last couple of boxes. The amount you get depends greatly on ...
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    Debbie Young How easy it is to go through the process. Great that you keep clients up to date with how things are going. Wish it could be a little quicker (cash Cow received on 10.4.26 payment received 29.4.26) but appreciate how ...
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    Penny Maddock There was quite a delay in dealing with my items and providing a price. However, I was kept informed at regular intervals about progress. I had sent in two boxes of jewellery; one comprised mainly hallmarked silver ...
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    Josie Cartwright Kept informed at each stage,given option to change mind,no pressure,happy with outcome.
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    Graham Smith Very good communication always kept informed.
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    Judy Roger We couldn’t be more pleased. A fantastic service and our payment was more than we expected. Great that our unwanted things will be used or refurbished. Thank you Vintage Cash Cow!
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    MRS AVRIL NISBET Delighted with offer would be nice to have items itemised
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    Douglas George I was kept well informed on the progress throughout the process of dealing with my box. A very good price was offered and accepted. Cash was in my account within two working days. Very impressed with the service. Would ...
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    Gill H B Great continual communication. Free posting. Friendly service.
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    Ian Barr Was impressed with the regular updates Speed of service How easy you made it And the offer we were made and accepted Thank you
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    LCB Very good communication throughout from receipt of box to offer, including any delays in valuation. Customer service friendly.
  • TP stars
    Jacqueline Laird Great contact throughout and a fair offer on goods sent . Did sell and am putting together a second box
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    Wendy Barnes Easy to use, good communication,,, reasonable offer and money transferred quickly. As they were busy and took nearly 3 weeks.
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    Mrs Linzi Brigden The VCC experience is slower than they advertise. It takes a couple of weeks to get a quote but they keep in touch really well and let you know they are busy but will get around to your items as soon as possible. I ...
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    Sue Hinchcliffe Good communication
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    Stella Hopkins Very good customer service when it took longer than expected to get an offer. I did think they'd lost my box after confirming they'd received it but after 2 phone calls I received an offer I was more than happy with.

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