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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    Olivia First time on Vintage Cash Cow. I will certainly sale again through them. They kept contacting me for update as they were very busy. I was happy and accept the fair offer for my cameras. Very good customer service.
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    Ms Glynis Barnett I arranged on line to have my box collected as I live a bit away from the post office They kept in touch with me by text and mails every strip of the way I was very happy with their offer and accepted the money was in ...
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    WENDY JOHNSON I anticipated a lower offer so was very happy. Also my parcel was picked up from my home which was extremely helpful. Would definitely use again.
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    MRSCORRINELJONES This is a good way of clearing out unwanted items instead of sending them to landfill. They keep you informed about what is happening to your stuff
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    Diane Bailey Immediate confirmation of posting and receiving parcel. Kept up to date all the time with progress up to receiving valuation.
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    Customer NW England Apart from a delay due to volume everything was very smooth. The offer was as expected and paid same day. A good experience. Would recommend..
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    Susan Russell Easy to send and free, told when it has arrived and regularly kept informed. Have sent several boxes over a year and another one is on its way. Have always been happy with price and quick money transfer. I would ...
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    customer Very easy to arrange a collection, just box up and call Vintage Cash Cow to arrange a pick up. Took quite a while for an offer but very pleased with our offer .
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    pixie Very good experience with cash cow i recommend giving it a go
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    Mrs Watt We had a really good experience from 1st getting in touch till we received our offer, we waited a bit longer than normal as they had a lot of boxes at the time we sent ours. They kept us updated with the progress and we ...
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    Mrs Spencer From receiving postage label, through to acceptance of offer, the whole process works very smoothly. Great communication at every stage is much appreciated. Payment is always prompt.
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    glen boulton Excellent service, happy with our estimated value and accepted payment. Kept updated throughout as process took longer than predicted, but not a problem and money transfer happened very quickly
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    Cat Fletcher Excellent service. Good communication. Efficient. Fair prices offered. Reliable. A real no-faff way to monetise surplus stuff. Highly recommend.
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    Mrs Judith Ricketts The whole process of sorting through what to send, packing and sending has been made as easy as possible so as in my case a person of more mature years can easily do it. VCC also keep you well informed of your parcels ...
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    Mrs Susan Hemmings just easy to use
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    Mrs. P. Easy to use staff friendly and helpful

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