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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    Raymond mclaren Quick and easy
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    Jackie Hudson What an easy way to offload your unwanted items ! I'm already looking to send another box in. So easy, request the pack, study the catalogue, phone or email with any queries, send your box, all labels needed are ...
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    customer Easy to use, postal packet received promptly, everything explained in the booklet, you can even call the experts for advice on what to pack. I packed 3 soft toys and a good sized jiffy bag in a box, the jiffy full of ...
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    Jenny Daniel Efficient and prompt service
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    Penny Cox Easy to send in and I got money for things that were no use to me.
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    Sarah Fantastic service., and I’m very happy with my valuation
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    Customer Mr Roy White Find a box, pack it, seal it, label it, and have it collected. Couldn't be simpler the easiest way to sell your valuables
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    Gaynor Simpson Easy to use, quick and straightforward. Hassle free!
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    Fran M Very impressed by my experience - so simple to send my box (collected from my home) followed by excellent communication throughout and a good offer - the bank transfer was in my account within a couple of days Will ...
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    Susan Great experience. From start to finish everyone was so helpful. Was kept updated when my box arrived with them. I accepted the 2nd offer and the lady on the phone was so lovely. I will definitely use again when the time ...
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    Angela Jones The whole selling experience was smooth and trouble free. Service from Vintage Cash Cow was fast and professional - I sent my items free of charge on a Thursday and received payment into my bank account the following ...
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    Karen Goreing Excellent communications. I was so pleased with the offer I was given. The amount was in my bank account within a couple of days. I will definitely be filling another box with my unwanted goodies.
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    MRS JOHANNA COE First class service was given I was very pleased with the whole process . I will used VCC again and I’m passing my experience to all family and friends .
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    Mrs Louise Courtenay Absolutely amazed with the valuation!! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend vintage cash cow, and would definately use them again. Arranged to have the box collected from home, it was so easy to use from start to finish. ...
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    Vgs Fast and efficient Kept giving updates so you know what stage it was at
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    Amanda Britten Easy to navigate, go on site click to receive package. When it arrives pack up your things and pop them in the post office. They keep you informed every step and I got an offer within a week. Highly recommend.

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