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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    Julie Tilbury This is the first time I have used Vintage and very impressed, did exactly what they said on the TV. I couldn't believe the offer they made me at first and had to ask for it to be repeated, which was a lot more than ...
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    Barry Smith It was so easy I was worried I was going to be ripped of I thought that the goods sent were only worth about £500 i received £1032.00 . So very happy for a box that sat in the attic for 25 years Thank you and no effort ...
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    andrea mcgee From start to finish my first experience with Vintage Cash Cow was a smooth and simple journey.After filling in my details on the advert that appeared on my Facebook feed within days I received my labels with useful ...
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    Michael Goodacre Fast , helpful communication and fair buying offer
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    Lisa Hodges Had boxes picked up from my house and was an seamless service from start to finish
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    Maggie Professional, good communication and efficient.
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    Karen Quick reply, excellent quote, really impressed.
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    MRS CJ The whole process is least effort principle for the customer. Avoids unsuccessful attempts to sell items on eBay etc. Very pleased with the outcome. Thank you Vintage Cash Cow. Please send me another label as I am ...
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    moira rowe Very easy and quick. Good communication throughout
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    Adrian Holloway I have used this service a few times now and I’m impressed with the Customer service, and the valuations of goods given. Would recommend anyone to use this service.
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    G F There was no fuss with sending the parcel, labels were supplied, all you have to do is find a box for your items. I sent it on the Friday and was told they had received it then by Tuesday they made me an offer which I ...
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    Lee Marshall Really easy and great result for me. Thanks
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    Janet Flynn had a speedy offer and prompt payment on acceptance
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    Mrs L. Pike As it says on the tin
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    Mrs Jacqueline Tanswell Efficient and speedy decision and payment
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    Lindsie Mann Wow! What a great experience . I had quite a bit of old jewellery and bits left to me. I kept some items but couldn't keep it all so found this company and ordered my label. The process was so easy and I was very ...

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