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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    michael morgan Vintage Cash Cow could not be easier. Just send off your parcel and wait for VCC to contact you with their offer. It’s great to have cash for items you no longer wish to keep. They are providing a great service!
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    Joy Lewis Very quick and efficient service . Friendly and helpful too. First time using Vintage cash cow, would use them again ☺️
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    Happy Shopper The whole process was very easy. My box was just odds and ends but to my amazement was worth a few pounds. Really pleased with the speed of settlement. Seamless experience.
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    Gill Mostly excellent communication which was timely. I was happy with the offer. A delay in the money being paid but I appreciate that was due to the Bank Holiday.
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    Jacqueline Fantastic. The money was so helpful I could buy new tyres for my car. Items I had not worn or never worn for years!
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    Steven As a repeat customer, it's so easy to use. Straight forward and easy to use step by step instructions.
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    MRS Lesley Helme Seemed a fair price, probably below market value but they're a business and need make a profit saves me the hassle of trying to sell at auction or second hand shops, used before would use again
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    Lesley Dunning A quick and easy process resulting in what I would say a very fair offer. I would have no problem using this service again. Very satisfied. Thank you.
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    Lesley Very easy experience from start to finish , everyone I spoke to were really helpful and kept me updated on what was going on . Git a offer within a couple of days and the money was in my bank when they said it would be ...
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    Trevor Menzies At 80 you need to start 'slimming down' and this is also a great way to supplement a meagre pension.
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    Lynne Ewing Easy to use. Very friendly people (text and email). Quick and very efficient service and very fast payment when their offer is accepted.
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    Geoffrey Luker Very good service. However I was disappointed with the amount. I expected more but accepted the £62 as I didn’t want the inconvenience of getting it all back again and I am no expert.
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    Jane New Was really happy with my last time with you and thank u was really pleased with my offer wasn’t as pleased with the last two was a bit sceptical and tried again and was very happy this time 👍
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    Malcolm R So I just boxed up some items posted them off and had an offer within days that I excepted!!
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    Brenda Barnes Quick service and good prices
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    Brian Mackay Excellent service with fast evaluation

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