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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    Margery Extra special communication from this company and a swift reply from receiving my box. Prompt payment into my bank. Very happy
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    Heather Powell Quick and easy
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    Karin Martinus So easy to use. Very fast service. I will definitely use them again.
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    Helen Moseley I was pleased with the speed of the service but just disappointed on the low amount for the items although I accepted for convenience
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    Jean Horan Could not fault it, from start to finish. My Box was picked up at 3pm Monday, I had an email 9am Tuesday to say they'd received it, had my offer by Wednesday and the money in my acct on Thursday
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    George Harper From getting in touch with yous to selling my items with yous,all went very well,cant fault your service you provided
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    Alexander Ease of access, quick responses, satisfying end result. Kept me informed in the whole process. Now have £211 extra holiday money. Very pleased and have already mentioned Vintage Cash cow to others.
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    Karilyne Parks Rapid response great money offered
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    Alison Henderson So easy. Packed a box with things lying around and took to the Post Office.
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    Susan Hughes Easy to use.Fast service . I was happy with my offer, money in my bank the same day
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    Bob Baylis So easy to do, just look around yourself and see what you no longer need or use, box it up, they collect your box, and let you know, how much it is worth. You could have a shock what it is worth.
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    Anthony Having the box collected was a great help. Heard back from Vintage Cash Cow in a really short time, with an offer that was truly a little more than expected. So, I accepted. Great service.
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    Cristina The process was very simple and fast. It only took a couple of days to receive my welcome pack and a quick phone call provided me with all the information I needed to pack a box. The pick up was flawless and within a ...
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    Christine Jones The ease of sending items in for assessing. The speed quotation came through. Pleasantly surprised with amount offered and with speed amount sent to account.
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    CHRISTOPHER BROWN Very quick prompt service. Less than a week from sending to receiving money in the bank. Excellent.
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    Matt F The whole process is very straightforward and great communication throughout.

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