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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    Jackie Stapleton Sent off for the information pack which arrived promptly and took advantage of the welcome call. Found out what I could and couldn’t send in terms of makes of phone. Sent the box on Monday, got a text on Tuesday to say ...
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    Amanda Keightley An excellent service. So simple and straightforward to use.
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    Max Whitehouse Could not have been easier. Simple, efficient, quick. Arranged pickup, received a message with a good offer 4 days later, accepted on the spot, monies transferred in 2 days. Plus I’ve passed on stuff that would have sat ...
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    customer Hi. Didn't actually speak to anyone, all done by email etc. Very quick and easy. No idea the value of items sent, been sat in the attic for years. Happy with offer. Will use again once sorted items out.
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    LINDA HENDERSON All good although my initial acceptance of offer was not actioned and it took a second call. A rough breakdown of the offer by email would be appreciated.
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    Ray L Easy and straightforward, happy with the evaluation.
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    aa Valuation fair and payment received quickly. All aspects of my dealings with Vintage Cash Cow were efficiently carried out.
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    Hazel Vintage Cash Cow , made the whole experience very easy. I was kept informed all the way. Received an offer just a few days after they had received my box which I accepted as it was higher than I expected The money was ...
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    Sarah Dowling The process is so easy. I couldn’t quite believe it. I received my labels… got a sturdy box, wrapped and packed my items… some in original boxes. Loads of stuff I’d forgotten I had, in drawers, in the loft, in jewellery ...
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    Robert Hughes Very efficient. And easy.
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    winnie mc Brien Hi I packed a small of Iran’s to send to cash cow I couldn’t believe how much I got for my items in just a week I hope I can send some more stuff Winifred mc Brien thanks to all the vintage teem
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    Liz B So simple to use, got a valuation and payment within days of sending my box in and made much more than I'd anticipated. I'm telling everyone about it!
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    JOAN RICHARDSON Having suffered a close bereavement from a family member who was 99 the task ahead of us was extremely difficult without even starting with the personal 'stuff'.. I spotted the advert for VCC during a YouTube video my ...
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    Carolyn Morris At a time when you might be under stress when selling off personal items, I found the whole process easy to navigate and received a prompt response from VCC.
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    Linda Kirby This was my first experience with vintage cash cow And I have to say it was unbelievably easy thank you 😁
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    Mrs Verity Easy to use, good offer made. nice and simple and very communicative.

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