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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Heather Bridge Excellent from start to finish. Everyone very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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    Melanie bedson I found my experience with vintage cash cow to be excellent service and quick the offer value price are reasonable great service would recommend to anyone
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    Tom Clark Very helpful staff.
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    Patricia Bayliss A quick response after items received a nd given an acceptable offer promptly.
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    Sophie Hall Sent it away (free P&P) on Monday and got the valuation by Wednesday. More than I expected, so very happy. Would recommend.
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    Jackie The whole experience was smooth from ordering the postage labels to receiving a phone call with the offer. I was kept up to date all the way. The offer was fair, taking into account this is a postal company who ...
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    Kathleen Reid Simple and straightforward process. Speedy response with explanation of offer. Good offer.
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    Ms Anne Bellamy Easy to use.
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    Mrs Janet Darlington Vintage cash cow were very helpful. Quick turn around and phone call with quote and deposit all within 48 hrs
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    David Ellis Very good 😊 and made some money
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    Doreen Easy to deal with. Sent items, valued and offer made. When I accepted money was in my bank next day. Thought it was a fair offer for things just lying about the house.
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    Rasa Easy, clear and fast service. Thank you x
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    angela cardy Such an easy process and polite people to deal with
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    Maria Carvalho The whole experience was most enjoyable. Your guidelines are easy to follow and everyone has been very kind and helpful. Thank you so much!
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    Bryan Large Fast no fuss service, money in the bank straight away. Just wish I had found Vintage cash cow a long time ago when my wife and I had to empty a couple of houses for elderly and deceased family members
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    Gillian Follos Picked my box up from home & within a week I had an offer. When I accepted this offer it was in my bank by the end of the day.

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