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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    CHRISTOPHER BALDWIN Very easy transaction & very happy with price offered, will use again. Highly recommended
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    James Tobin No dramas, Fair price given.
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    Judith Davies Kept me informed throughout the process. When offer was the made it was done courteously and slowly, giving me time to decide on offer. Process once offer except was smooth and efficient. Thank you
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    Lorraine Brind-Winnen The service was very good, informing me of every move that had happened to my box. Will be using you again
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    Penny in Surrey It did seem to take a while but they kept me informed all the way I was happy to get some money for items that were lying around unused
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    David Aslett Very good offer. Kept me informed how things were progressing as they were busy. Money paid into my account promptly. Have recommended you to my friends.
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    Mrs linda still I got some items no longer used and sent them to Vintage Cash Cow and couldn’t believe what they offered and gave me. Certainly use them again in the future.
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    Mrs McCubbin Very good updates clear communication very good
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    Stephanie Haynes Kept me infirmed and offer was good
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    Penny Easy to use and communication was good from VCC.
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    ... Johnstone Very friendly and helpful staff on telephone. I had trouble finding a large box phoned to be told not to worry they would sort Royal Mail to collect. Was kept up-to-date on progress of items. They were very busy but ...
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    CC I had a couple of watches and some costume jewellery that I wanted to sell. Sent it off, got an offer and the money was in my account the next day. Great service.
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    JENNIFER DEANS Easy to organise online. Box collected by post office. VCC kept me informed by email on receipt of box to offer. Offer accepted and cash received into my account within. 2days. Hassle free and very worthwhile
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    Nicola Brown From my first enquiry, to the instructions coming, confirmation of receipt of my goods & the regular update & final payment. I've been very impressed. Couldn't fault the service. So much so, i'm using again!
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    Leroy Kennedy My second time using Vintage Cash Cow and again everything went smoothly. I sent jewellery from my late Aunty and received a decent offer which I gladly accepted.
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    Mr Glynn Lovell Pleasant simple procedure.

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