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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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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    Malcolm Askew All good - maybe a little stingy
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    Sarah Layla Reid They kept me posted the whole journey From telling me they posted my labels to receive items to value and payment. Im always fundraising to donate epilepsy information packs for schools. Most boxes they have given me ...
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    Tham Decent valuation, fast payout
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    Michael Simpson Efficient, polite and easy to use.
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    Bev Hughes Had old jewellery, watches and compacts in drawers for years boxed them up and sent them off to vintage cash cow, ( free postage)👍 Was kept up to date with friendly texts and emails . Was offered a a generous offer😁 ...
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    WILLIAMSON So easy to use, kept informed at every stage of the process very professional operation
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    Robert Cooper Excellent communication & a fair price
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    ANDREW HAMERSTON Good follow up no pressure to accept offer all in all pleased with the service
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    Consumer So easy to process , a little more waiting time than expected but still very good service and kept informed all the way through
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    Suzanne Great service, from start to finish they kept me updated along the way and give me a great offer for my items considering it was just things we may have taken to the local tip we were really pleased with everything.
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    Barbara Waterson I was made up with the offer I Just had to wait a while for the Offer
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    Mrs Trudy copsey I was updated every step of the way.
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    Mrs Suzanne Hunt Very good service, prompt payment.
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    Barbara Hutton I found the service you provided was efficient, genuine and business like. From receiving information to the Courier service pickup on 9th March. I have recommended Vintage Cash Cow to my sister in law, who has ...
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    Frances Bramzel There was delay over the Easter season and they kept me updated
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    Mrs Kitty Davies So easy to use.Just fill a box,send free,,agree the price ,,,the money is put into your account,,,,,done 😊

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