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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    Jane Gardiner Seamless service. No cost to myself. Best thing I have ever done and will continue to do so. Will recommend this service to friends and family. Thank you so much x
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    Richard Crockett All completed very smoothly
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    Jennifer Payne Pleased with the value of my box of items.
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    Stephanie Ellis Information booklet arrived very quickly, boxed up items and sent free post, took longer to process due to demand, but was kept informed every step of the way, happy with quote, accepted, money in ban same day. Glad I ...
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    JulieN Amazing service great communication Very fair price. Couldn’t be happier
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    Phil Greenwood Good, clear response and communication efficient payment
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    Susannah Smith Booked a home collection which was very straightforward. Communication was excellent in terms of confirming my box had been delivered and whilst my items were waiting to be reviewed. Once evaluated I was happy with the ...
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    GAIE BROWN Process was simple. I was happy with price paid. Would use again.
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    Jane Holford The experience was exactly as they described it at the outset. Followed instructions to pack the items, received acknowledgment that it had been received. Got updates to let me know its progress. And finally an offer ...
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    Isabel Good communication, ending with a great offer. Payment made quickly
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    Jay Archer I was very happy with the offer made for my items. The only slight problem was the long wait. I’m not surprised you have a backlog because you accept and sort so many types of valuables. I shall be very happy to use you ...
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    Susan Caine Day Good service plesant customer care
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    Alison Nixon They kept me informed every step of the way and I was paid promptly for my goods.
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    Karen Holmes I have used Vintage Cash Cow 4 times now. Their response times have declined in recent months from 7 days to about 14 but they did say this when I sent the last couple of boxes. The amount you get depends greatly on ...
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    Debbie Young How easy it is to go through the process. Great that you keep clients up to date with how things are going. Wish it could be a little quicker (cash Cow received on 10.4.26 payment received 29.4.26) but appreciate how ...
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    Penny Maddock There was quite a delay in dealing with my items and providing a price. However, I was kept informed at regular intervals about progress. I had sent in two boxes of jewellery; one comprised mainly hallmarked silver ...

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