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.

  • TP stars
    David Barlow Everything was made so easy you pack trhe box post it off you get a price and if accepted you get paid straight away, its brilliant.
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    Tracey Really good experience we were kept informed at every stage of the process and a fair amount offered
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    Elizabeth Knight The quick efficient service within a few days was exemplary
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    Linda Stevens I was not sure about vintage cash cow but decided to ry them as I had lots of bits and pieces. I had cameras, silver jewellery, gold jewellery broken watches etc. Oh and lots of brass. It was such sn easy process, ...
  • TP stars
    TraceyK Good communication all the way through. Reasonable price for things I just had in drawers that were taking up space - fashion watches, a couple of (lightweight) gold items, old mobile phones and kindles that held charge ...
  • TP stars
    Paula Mills Great comunication, offer was a little on the lo side but better than nothing.
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    VC Saver Very easy to use and pleased with the quick offer.
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    shirley martin I was a bit dubious at first but,everything went smoothly and quickly. Was happy with the offer and the money was in my bank account within the time they said. Will definitely use again.
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    Susan Woods Easy to use and fair payment
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    Mrs. Pamela Garrett This was my third parcel. From past experience and the latest experience I found Vintage Cow a very efficient well organised company to deal with.
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    Gill Walker Very fast service. Very helpful.
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    nigel cooper Great company and could,nt be any fairer good honest price and fast pay out....
  • TP stars
    MARY MCDUFFUS Really easy process contacted online had an offer within days acepted and received payment in 2 days
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    JEG I had no idea what our possessions were worth, all sitting in draws or Jewellery boxes and it was a relief to have a clear out. We were very satisfied with the valuation and once accepted were paid out immediately. ...
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    M C Quick and easy. Might have made a bit more money listing everything individually on eBay but this was much less hassle. Will use again.
  • TP stars
    Robert Excellent service, great communication throughout will certainly use again

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