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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    ray parker Collection from the postie, price and payment
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    Craig Bagnall A bit slow to value my box but was keep well informed all the way through Got a great price for my box will definitely use them again soon
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    Rebecca Parker Must say I was sceptical at first with all reviews I read about using cash cow , so I sent two boxes the price was ok thought it may have been more , but they do sell on and need to make an profit , , I just wished ...
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    Christine Mordan Amazing service.such polite people to speak too and extremely helpful . Received far more cash than I was expecting. Wil use again .
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    R Cordery I got what I thought was a reasonable offer which I accepted. Although I know I could have raised more through selling through e bay. But I haven't got the time. I think the concept of Vintage Cash Cow is great. I will ...
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    customer Paul marchant A very good service thanks you
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    H Wilson Very effecient service
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    Jennie Sykes Brilliant service
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    Mr T West-Green Had a better than expected price. And payout was less than two working days. Took a bit longer dor the valuation to come through but I understand they were very busy. Will use again.
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    cheryl James Very pleased with the service we have had with Vintage, all the through they kept us informed of what was happening, very pleased wth the offer , I would highly recommend them !! Payment was put in the bank at the end ...
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    A Johnston Good communication throughout. I think I got a fair price for my goods. Took a but longer than they said it would, but otherwise happy with service.
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    amanda stevens Requested info from company Arrived promptly Sorted items I wanted to sell Took to Post Office free of charge Got confirmation it was received by company Kept updating me on progress Offer made i thought was fair Was ...
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    RozW I had a lot of bits and pieces I didn’t know what to do with and probably would have ended up throwing out so I thought I had nothing to lose by sending it all to VCC and they sent me £375 for it. They kept me updated ...
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    Tracey Buckland I was nervous at first, sending your items away. I had a pre-parcel telephone appointment which put my mind at ease. The service is user friendly and you are kept informed of the process throughout. The only reason for ...
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    thegreypanther Straightforward process, - package the goods then receive a reasonably prompt response from VCC.
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    Ladydaffers Easy to deal with and fair price offered

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