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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    Diane of Eastbourne This is the second time I’ve used Vintage Cash Cow. As before, labels delivered promptly. Received a text to say my package had been received. Day after got a text with an offer. Whole process is quick & easy. So ...
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    Carol Bowcock I saw an advert on TV for vintage cash cow which sparked my interest, yes I thought, I have lots of bits and pieces I have collected but not used for many years, I rang the number for information, very informative from ...
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    Catherine Spearman Very easy process and kept informed along the way will use again
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    Martin B Easy dispatch, good offer and promptly made.
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    katrina Thom Easy service to use, they're very busy so quite hard to get through to after you've sent your things
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    Steph Radford Excellent service, from requesting labels to payout. I can't fault this company and highly recommend. Communication is fabulous and we were over the moon with the offer. I've already started a new box.
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    A Anderson Service was as described Everthing needed arrived in the envelope Communication and payment were prompt
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    Mr Pearl Roebuck Excellent service and great valuation.I will definitely be using again.
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    John Butler VERY PLEASED WITH THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY AND REALLY HAPPY WITH THE VALUATION.WILL USE AGAIN...SOON
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    JH The lady Esme who rang with my offer was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I must add though that when I contacted them via WhatsApp and via email to say I had not received a reply to my WhatsApp message, I ...
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    Bailey and Elsa Sent in my box. Had an email to say it was received then a few days later an offer which I accepted. All sorted within a week
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    Pat Segura So easy today. I had some personalised tankers that I didn’t know how to recycle, so packed them up, and reading information leaflet I found you took broken and odd pieces of jewellery too. So them to sort that out ...
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    andrew lovely people very easy to deal with and it's a good way too for people too look around what's in you're attic and drawers etc........you never know what vintage will offer you.............
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    John Hallam Easy to use and very fair pricing, with quick payment, 10/10 all round
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    Joyce Prompt service and fair price paid
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    MRSJUNECOOK Fast friendly and efficient,pleasure to deal with

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