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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    Brenda Clarkson Received label within days and kept up to date with progress would 100% recommend using Vintage cash cow
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    Mrs Jane Skinner Took longer than I'd expected, but it was worth the wait! Nice surprise at the end of a fairly painless process.
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    Abbey Wood Party in the Park Professional service throughout. I was kept up to date through the whole process.
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    Malcolm Great service, fast, easy to do, got way more than expected Thank you so much
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    customersandy Kept me updated 're progress of my box.
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    Steph Very happy with the offer from Vintage Cash Cow for my box of items I gathered from 2 drawers of clutter. Valuation took a few weeks but I was kept updated while I waited. Definitely worth giving them a go!
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    Dee Easy to manage - happy to have recycle extra unworn items.
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    R Lumb The experience was good however it took a lot longer than I was advised it would do!
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    Jenny Trower Excellent service from start to finish.
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    Karen Dodd I was offered a great price
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    Deborah Cleaaver Great service overall but took a lot longer than I expected for my valuation, hence the four stars, can’t fault the communication though I was updated frequently, valuation to receiving the money was fairly quick. I ...
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    S Clifford Very happy with the whole process. Good offer and paid quickly Would recommend
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    Mrs Shirley Colbourne Keeping us informed through procedure and very pleased with the final offer.
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    Melvin This is the first time I have used Vintage Cash Cow and it was a good experience. Within days of signing up I had book a welcome call and a home collection via QR code.Spoke to a lovely woman called Sharon about the ...

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