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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    Dawn Bowdidge From start to finish , I sent a box just cleaning out my jewellery box , they tell you all the time what's happening along the way just stuff you never wear and it made me £374.00 pound , what's not to like from broken ...
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    Jean Bernhard You are a very efficient company and very prompt in your replies and organisation. I will definitely deal with you again. Thanks to all who made my experience so good!
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    Pedro Rosario Your company is a great deal to value to our unuse items and things at home and personal items. I am delighted that in return I have cash to spend on our daily needs. Looking forward to continue your kindness that helps ...
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    Stephen good communication kept me informed of status regards time scale etc will use Vintage in the future thankyou
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    RP I was extremely impressed with my whole experience with Vintage Cash Cow. The whole process was very simple and I was updated regularly as to where in the process I was. The valuation exceeded my expectations and the ...
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    ELIZABETH HOLDSWORTH Very easy experience
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    Edith Flanagan Always was informed about how they can help. Very easy to do. Very happy with the price I was offered
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    Janice Slater Very good got a good price
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    F.J Boardman All good and prompt payment
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    Deborah VCC is easy to use and easy to follow instructions. Years ago l used them and had a great experience with them. The only niggle now is because they are so well known and trusted by their customers it does take longer ...
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    mrs rossi Very good service got more than I ever expected
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    Vivienne Taylor Very helpful and professional! Did have few problems with postage but this issue was resolved. Will send another parcel, hopefully soon!
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    Patricia Bayliss A bit slower than usual to receive my valuation which was a bit disappointing on this occasion.
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    Nick A Very easy process , it took a few weeks to get the quote back but they did state they were busier than normal but kept us informed along the process-we we’re happy with the valuation-overall I would highly recommend
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    Ann Burns Excellent service and I was kept updated of the stages my articles were at and how long it would take to get the appraisal completed. The only problem I had was putting my address in the data base. I could not go back ...
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    Henderson Process made easy, kept informed at all times, and pleased with offer.

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