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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    Margaret Brown Ease of service, and great they pick up from your home as I had trouble getting to post office. Fair price for goods sent, only one item I didn`t want to part with a ring, however I knew it would not fit me, my Mum ...
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    IAA The whole process was easy to carry out with plenty of advice and guidance. The valuation which was very fair came through very quickly and once we accepted a transfer went through the same day. Excellent service!
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    Becky Smith Quick turnaround and good offer
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    JANE Quick response and valuation
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    Pamela Pymm Quick and easy from start to finish
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    K Harding I would have liked a bit more for my bits I sent in.
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    Roberta Jane Nash Easy to use system and a quick reply. Emails let you know the results of your box and the money is paid into your account within a couple of days. A smooth and easy operation!
  • TP stars
    Mary Kelley Was very impressed with the service I received. Would definitely recommend your company to friends and family.
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    Karen Stanley Box collected on Friday and was received by Vintage Cash Cow on the following Monday. By Wednesday I had the money in my account.
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    Nigel Waller Sent a mixed box and was offered slightly over what I was expecting so very pleased. Very easy to deal with too, just box it and send it.
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    Julie Connor Over the moon! I received £477 for stuff I was going to send to the charity shop or bin!! Wish I’d found Vintage Cash Cow earlier!
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    Pauline Evans Thought they made a good offer and payment went through in hours.
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    Robert Harpham This company is very helpful throughout the whole process. No problems to report
  • TP stars
    Carol Shaw So easy to use. Didn’t get call as promised but that was fine. Money in account next day.
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    Stephen Garroch Very good offer and quick payment into my bank thank you cash cow
  • TP stars
    Karen Friendly and helpful, easy to use. Money transferred quickly.

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