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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    David Lee Jones I thought it was good how collected box And it was quick with the offer but £32 I found to be quite small but I would have liked much more and the money was quick to go in to bank
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    Alex Hearson Great customer service as always and definitely recommend using them and I'll will not go anywhere else part from vintage cash cow to sell my items from know on keep up the good work.
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    karen leighton First time I’ve used Vintage Cash Cow and everything was done quickly and professionally. I received a very good price the same day they received my parcel and was in the bank the same day as well - so well done ...
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    Jane A Good experience..very helpful Very easy to use. Payment easy & very speedy.. Definitely recommend & would use again. Thanks very much Jane
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    Mary Was so impressed with the service received. This is the way a company should be run, you would be an asset as a training school for other companies. It was a pleasure to deal with you.
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    Lyn Really pleased with the service I received. Very efficient from start to finish, much better than I was expecting & the final offer was very reasonable. Have recommended to my friend. Overall an excellent service & will ...
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    Qtymargaret mcintosh Got a fair valuation for my box. The team kept me informed with every step thank you so much.
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    Mandy Walter Very straight forward procedure, prompt payment
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    Joan Dixon Very satisfied with the service and the offer.
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    Eleanor Low Excellent service Realistic valuation Very happy
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    Caroline great communication with staff quick response on offers very happy to keep using
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    Emma P I absolutely love the convenience of your service. We’ve had lots of bits and pieces gathering dust since my mother-in-law died and we just didn’t have the time or knowledge to sell the items individually. I shall ...
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    Paul Excellent service as usual. If you have any old clutter around the house that you don’t want , don’t throw it out , use Vintage cash cow , even if it’s only £20
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    Edward Robert Barkway Quick Easy Good Offer Money Paid Quick
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    MR John Affleck Response was very quick and the value received seemed very fair. Payment was received within 24 hours from agreement to valuation

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