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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    Gail Davies Fast efficient service. Very happy with offer. We were kept informed of progress daily.
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    Brian Woollett From receiving our information and prepaid postage label, everything was perfect. We were kept up to date at every stage, and we received the offer, accepted it and the money was in the bank all within a week. Vintage ...
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    Susan McElroy Happy Really good very good price and very quick I am so impressed with it all Thank you
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    Susan Chadwick Everything from start to finish very easy very quick got what I wanted
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    GH I was very pleased how it is to work with Vintage Cash Cow. Very straight forward to obtain the postage label and then send the parcel. The staff are most when they call you and having accepted the offer, I received ...
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    Miss Currie Once i sent the items Vintage Cash Cow responded very quickly. I was, however, a little disappointed with the offer which I thought was a little low, bearing in mind that I paid quite a b it for the two rings which ...
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    Julie Quick and easy and got a great deal
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    Lisa Kane brilliant - easy transaction and follow up with customer service A * * * * * * Will definitely use again.
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    Sandra Durham Easy to use quick service
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    JW I have used this company 5 times now and find them professional but friendly it’s so easy to use you just pack your items into your box of choice attach the labels and send it off they keep you informed of their every ...
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    Ann I am happy with the service and fair amount I was sent.
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    Mrs Templeman the speed and clarity of communication
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    Brian Coopercustomer can't think of any way you can improve your service
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    jane Great straightforward a quick process. Couldn’t be simpler. Easy to deal with and communication crystal clear. 5*
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    Mrs Z The whole process was easy from first contact through to the money in the bank. Vintage Cash Cow kept in touch with helpful information every step of the way. My friend, who recommended me to Vintage Cash Cow, also ...
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    Eileen Hamann Such an easy and safe process. I was very pleased with the offer and how quickly the money was paid in to my bank account Thank you.

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