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.

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    Liz Wood Fast and easy to use. Communicated the process and kept up to date with time scales. Happy with the price I received.
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    Ruth Hamer So easy to do and i was informed of every little step from them recieving the parcel to getting the offer. I was very pleased with the offer and accepted immediately. I would definately reccomend Vintage cash cow
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    Mrs Margaret McCourt From the beginning Vintage kept me informed all the time which was excellent they are a very trustworthy company and I would certainly recommend them to anyone, when they had a price for me my money was in my bank ...
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    Malcolm Great service from start to finish. I was sent regular updates and the offer I received was great. I will definitely use them again.
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    Margaret George You kept me informed at every stage, the money offered was generous and your staff were friendly and helpful. I shall happily use you again in the future.
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    Tracey Quick decision would of liked to know the value of each items but appreciate how busy it must be
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    Karen Garrod The staff are very helpful and friendly l will tell all my friends.
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    Julie McShane Very efficient process throughout. All thoroughly explained and prompt service when I requested the initial pack.
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    philip bender Everything thing went well apart from taking a bit longer than expected
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    Pam Martin Regular updates from start to finish!
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    Gail Foster Regular updates on progress throughout
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    Pamela Winning Friendly, helpful staff and it was so easy to send a box of unwanted items that were too good to throw away. I will send more.

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