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

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    Aileen Balkwill Great and easy way to make a little extra cash from loads of unused items lying in boxes in our garage. Some from 1998!! Others from 2005! Brilliant way to declutter and recycle too.
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    Miss Bramley Quick and easy, got a good price for my first box, would definitely use again, really liked the updates especially when they let you know they've received your box.
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    Ruth Ambrose.Guest Quick service Brilliant results Happy with outcome
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    Bruce Gavaron Very helpful people to talk to and very little delay in answering the telephone and no multiple choices to select. Quick and easy to send a box and after accepting an offer the money was transferred very quickly to my ...
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    customer The process was easy and I was Kept in formed all the way through. Happy with offer and received with days.
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    Kay Rapley Very quick to respond on receipt of my box of items with an offer I was happy with
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    Kerry Morten Was going to sell my old stuff online but decided to try Vintage Cash Cow - their offer was extremely generous and the money was in my account super fast. Deffo recommend these guys, thanks VCC.
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    Mr Harper Excellent service, easy (and free) to use. Fair and reasonable offer received quickly and efficiently.
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    Alex Hearson Great service given once again definitely recommend using them decent value given and great customer service given to
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    Anne Mead Great staff Everything explained Quick service Friendly team Prompt payment Would use them again
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    Joan Booth I thought the whole service from beginning to end was completely operated with efficiency. Whilst thinking I may have got a little more for my items I was more than happy with the way my box was dealt with and will have ...

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