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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    Marian Oliver Easy to use, send items quick response they had arrived. fair offer accepted
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    Linda My experience with Vintage Cash Cow was excellent. I got messages that my parcel had arrived and when it was processed. I got a decent amount of money which was put into my bank account without any hassle
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    Peter Harrington After seeing your advert on tv, I decided to give it a go. The whole process was so easy and stress free. Also pleased with the offer which appeared in my account within a couple of days. Thank you for the great 5 star ...
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    Mr Paul Radford I had a decision to make when my wife died last year. My children live many miles away. I was therefore tasked with sorting out 50 years of nicks and knacks accumulated over that time. Many things didn’t make any sense ...
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    HC Fantastic communications, quick responses and fair price have recommended to a number of my friends
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    Beverley Weatherall Very good service. Quick and reliable
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    Heather Hunter Good communication, good offer , quick response
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    Mrs Joanne Thornley Highly recommended. I initially thought "can I really be bothered?" but was clearing out ready to move house and found a few items that were too good for the charity shop. The whole process of ordering the pack, ...
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    Customer terry allenby Was very surprised at the value looking round to do it again
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    MRS SUSAN J MCLEARY Very prompt response and payment made very quickly and easy
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    Angela Bird The service was amazing
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    Louise McGuire Good communication via texts and what's apps...Money in account,via bank transfer, day of offer, which was fantastic.
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    CustomerJDRW Easy to use Quick service and the price was very fair
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    Alan Very pleased with the quick service, price offered, friendly staff when discussing price and speed of the payment given.
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    Amanda Prompt delivery of labels and a fair offer
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    Anne Nesbitt I sent off a few items which I’d kept in drawers, and hadn’t been using. I sent for the labels, which arrived promptly. It was so easy to box them up , and send them off. There was very good communication all the way. I ...

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