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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    Mrs Veronica Huque This company has got excellent customer care. They keep you informed every step of the way of how your items are being handled and everyone you talk to never talks down to you always speak with respect and this is very ...
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    Avril Whyte Sent my parcel was kept updated on the progress, received an offer and accepted.
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    Mrs Ann Noble The company kept in contact at all stages of the process. Even payment was quick. Thank you Vintage Cash Cow I would use this company again
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    Mrs sarah fanning VCC was very easy to use, initial info arrived quickly, box I sent off tracked all the way, kept up to date on progress and the price offered exceeded what I thought I’d get. Very happy
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    Bill Wilson Professional, easy, good customer service
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    Phyllis Sofocleous Easy to send parcel out. Just took longer than advertised otherwise their offer was reasonable
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    Victoria Very impressed with Vintage Cash Cow. They did all that was promised. I’m £148 richer!
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    Michelle Kattenhorn Great kept in all the way will use agin when needed
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    Catriona Prepaid postage and kept me updated throughout and was very happy for bank transfer and friendly service
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    Mrs Cheryl west How quick it was for my parcel to be delivered to you. And the price I received.
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    customer Stephen Chapman just a VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE
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    Linda Jones Very easy to do
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    Diane The process was very easy. The only thing disappointing was that even though they state 7 days turnover it took quite a few weeks . They kept on updating me on where they were at and didn’t leave me in the lurch which ...
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    Jacqueline Simmonds Friendly.good valuers
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    Christine Short Hassle free kept up to date good customer service if im.honest was slightly disappointed with the price offered but took it anyway be better if you had a breakdown of why they came up with the price but would ...
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    GAIE BROWN Prompt attention, good communication, easy to use

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