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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    Pat This is my 5th time using their service and it is still very good. I have been gradually clearing stuff out and this way it is saved from landfill and I get money for it. Win win !!
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    Kate Mcintyre I like the fact that you recycle instead of dumping....I was a collector of many things many years ago but now people don't want these. I am so glad there is You....Vintage Cash Cow....
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    J CAMPBELL Very easy to do. Label provided to just drop off at Post Office at no cost. Payment Very quick after accepting
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    Marion T Everything was explained and was as good as told so easy will definitely do again thank you
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    Margaret A very easy company to deal with. I was given lots of helpful advice. They were honest and up front. I fully recommend Vintage Cash Cow to anyone looking to dispose of unwanted treasures.
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    mrs c faulkner Quick and easy, helpful staff and quick collection and offer
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    Mrs Kathy Laws Everything was clear and very easy to use. The after service was wonderful, and the staff were pleasant and explained everything.
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    Dear Miss George It was such an easy process. I can't wait to do it again
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    Jacqueline Vickers The whole experience from the initial email to request an envelope, to hearing how much our old valuables were worth to us, was seamless ..
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    Mrs Sheila Stott Quick efficient service and good price
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    Russ Good communication, prompt service and a fair valuation. Label received in good time, and helpful staff and an overall good experience
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    Sue Lavill So easy to use and got a really good offer for items which were just sitting in cupboards.
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    gordon wilks Straightforward process and quick response with a fair assessment of items sent and prompt payment.
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    Linda27 Was an excellent experience from start to finish. The process was really easy. I chose collection. I've no complaints and the valuation was far mor than I expected. Absolutely over the moon, would highly recommend
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    Miles Penhallow Very straight forward.
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    John Poole Very helpful website. Very quick service from the post office with the post paid labels, and a satisfactory offer for our parcel

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