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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    Mrs Logan Wood I have used Vintage Cash Cow a few times now and always received a good service from them. They keep in contact on a regular basis so that I am aware of what is happening to the parcels I send
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    Toyin Atalabi Efficient and very quick to value the goods payments on time thanks
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    Anita Very pleased with the offer, I will deal with them again soon
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    Andrea TUDOR Very easy process
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    Lynda Stokes Easy to send & was offered a good price.
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    Jane Bromley Excellent. No hassle. Order the return label. Put your stuff in send it off. Few days later get an offer. Accepted it. Money in the bank a fees days later. Couldn’t be easier.
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    Judith Jepson I was surprised how easy and quick the transaction was. You gave me a great price for my items and money was in my bank the next day. Definitely use you again.
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    Christina Swaney Did not know I would have got that much money for my stuff . Because it was just in my cupboard doing nothing but collecting dust . So I would to thank you very much ..
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    Alexandra Blogg Excellent speedy service…… All the effort and energy saved made it easily the best option following a clear out! Thanks
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    peter williams Very easy to use. Very prompt with price. Easy to have money put in bank. Thank you
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    Hev Process was really easy and I was very pleased with my offer.
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    Steven I have become a regular customer now because of the professional and straight forward service they provide. No problems whatsoever.
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    JoJo Great communication (emailed me when box arrived). Very pleased with the offer which I accepted. Money paid into bank the same day as received phone call with offer. Would use again.
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    David Nottingham Truly ,a wonderful experience. Many thanks
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    Katherine Wright Got off to a slow start, with delays in getting a quote, however I received emails telling me of delays and why. Phoning the helpline can be a bit hit and miss, both times I tried, the line rang out and wasn't ...
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    Deborah MATCHETT Easy and hassle free

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