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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    PAMELA DODD It was done very quickly. From making the first enquiry and receiving the parcel labels.Then when I sent the parcel to the post office. Within three days they contacted me with an amount. I thought it was a little low ...
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    customer Very easy process, very good prices given on my items.
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    VW How easy the whole process was
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    Shcorn2 Simple process. Quick response to initial contact. Supportive and informative. Fair offer. Rapid payment. The most difficult part is finding a box! Now looking for my next one.
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    Debbie Coleman Great quick service and great price offered
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    Caroline I have used Vintage Cash Cow several times now and each time has been fast efficient and hassle free. Great way to clear out unwanted items in one go will continue to use.
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    Susan Haigh I have used them before so know what to expect. The system is efficient and works well.
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    Janet The posting process was simple and easy. I posted an assortment of items from costume jewellery and fashion watches to a few heavy pieces of gold, silver and platinum interspersed with a few ancient phones and a couple ...
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    Steve Excellent communication throughout the speed of assessing the items sent was superb ,payment were equally swift after assessment of goods were completed and the amount was accepted
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    M M A very quick and easy process and I was very pleasantly surprised with the offer.
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    Mary They made it simple & was all sorted within days. I was happy with my offer.
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    Hyacinth Fulton Customer service was very good and supportive they quickly responded and explain the procedures of the company, I got my labels within days the moment my box was delivered I receive an offer which was very satisfactory ...
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    Consumer Welcome interview was interesting a good chance to check what could be sent. An email was sent when the box arrived and they provided a time frame for getting an offer. Offer made and once accepted asked if you were ...
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    Diane Meynell First impressions were FABULOUS! My first parcel was worth slightly more than I had expected. Another label has been requested as have lots more unused bits to send! Thank you! Recommend this simple service 100% and ...
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    M.Sylvester. I just decided to apply for package filled my box, sent it next day was all done accepted and money paid into my account within about a week. Very pleased.

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