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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    Daksha Patel The delivery was fast and easy to arrange and the labels were ready at the right time. I will definitely use vintage cash cow again. They are really good and the service is excellent.
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    Alan Platts Other than delay which was communicated the whole process was super efficient and more than happy with the offer which was paid quickly
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    MrsDeniseWalker Found the process very easy
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    Sarahs Communicated at each point. When they were experiencing higher amount of boxes it will take longer. Only thing I would have liked is a break down on my items. Was happy with offer tho
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    Collette Kemp It was so easy to do, I was kept informed and I got cash for items I didn't know what to do with until I saw the advert. Thanks
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    Michelle Ibbetson Nothing to say amazing service from start to finish
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    Denise Matricardi Satisfied with offer made, great communication.
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    Laura Great service from collection of parcel from my home to agreeing and accepting the offer. I was notified regularly of progress and payment was received within 24hrs. Really pleased with Vintage Cash Cow
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    Lilian Barlow So easy to do and kept well informed as to what was happening all the way through the procedure.
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    Kerry Stevenson Excellent service and kept up to date all the way through and was called with a great offer would and have recommended to anyone
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    Mr Johnson Very efficient service, and on the basis of my initial experience I am likely to use Vintage Cash Cow again in the future.
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    Nicola Brilliant communication at every step of the way, easy to pack up and send my box of things, a great offer received and accepted and the money was in my account in no time at all!
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    Mr Wayne Lonie Good sevice
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    Trevor Thompson The communication
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    Jona Thorpe Happy with the free collection service and offer.
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    Karen We got a great price for stuff in the cupboard and jewellery box that I hadn’t worn or even looked at for years. They kept me informed all the way and were friendly and professional. Will definitely use them again.

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