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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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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    Mary McLoughlin Very very disappointed with my experience from start to finish. Very slow to respond, valuations absolutely shocking. Would I recommend 100% don't waste your time and effort !!!
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    Jean Farrow Have only just sent my second package but judging from my first experience was impressed with all the updates/information received at each stage throughout - very easy would recommend highly to anyone thank you and ...
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    Karen Nahhas I was very happy with the whole experience .Everything so well organised and very efficient..I was delighted with the offer and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vintage Cash Cow to my family and friends .
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    Linda Very easy to do , vintage cash cow kept me updated at all times , no need to worry once you have posted your box it’s in safe hands .
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    Mrs Lewis I Had to wait rather aong time to get an assessment of the value I was kept informed thatthere wold be a longer delay than normal The assessment was acceptable to me .It wouldhave been gerat to knowwhat in the bundle ...
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    Carole It was easy to send items And I liked the way that I was asked first if the money was enough I shall be using it again in the future. Thank you.
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    Michelle Bates Perfect price for my products just laying around, unneeded and not expensive perfect really
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    Mr I Goldsmith the system was excellent from start to finish.
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    Ray good honest sevice
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    Jane Aitken Kept me updated about my package and prompt money in bank once I confirmed offer.
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    MRS ELIZABETH JAMIESON This was so easy to do and enabled me to get rid of unwanted items. I was surprised and delighted with the valuation offered and payment was in my bank within days of my acceptance.Many thanks! 👍
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    Mary Reardon got more money than expected for what I thought was junk
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    Diane Chiappi I was quite happy with what I received. I will send another box shortly.
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    sarah king This the third time I have sent of a box of articles to be valued. The process to compile and send off the box was easy. Acknowledgement of reciept of my box was quick with continual updates letting me know what stage ...
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    MrsVivienLettington ok value but took a long time to give a price
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    Jayne White Good service , offer was more than I expected , quick payment

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