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

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    June Bloor Great service and easy to follow the instructions. Happy with the result.
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    Paul Owens My experience with Vintage cash cow as a first time customer was very straight forward and very easy to complete from beginning to end and I shall be looking forward to doing business again with Vintage ...
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    Mrs Patricia Taylor Brilliant service Second box sent and will be sending further box in the near future. Kept me fully informed on how my parcel was being dealt with and fast payment.
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    Mr Dixon Ease of use from ordering your parcel label, parcel drop off and being kept informed on the progress of the parcel
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    Sandra Great communication & easy to contact,
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    AJC It’s an easy process. Great communication. Positive experience
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    debbie Delighted. Kept informed all the time and speedy settlement.
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    Sheena Liddell First rate! My box was dealt with swiftly. The offer was made and when I accepted everything went through smoothly. I will definitely be sending another box. The whole experience was hassle-free.
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    MS Sue ASKEW What an easy process, made an enquiry. I was sent a label in the post which arrived quickly, but after going through with an adviser found I had enough for two boxes and had them collected in the end. Such an easy ...
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    Kerry Mullins Quick and easy
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    Pamela Stansbury Fast helpful and easy to sort out
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    Norma Stewart Very straightforward process Nothing to upload and no forms to complete. I literally just packed everything in a box and attached the free postage label that was posted to me. The company kept me informed at every ...
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    Ms Felicity Seems reliable, idon't really know but the offer seemed fair to me . Very efficient.
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    SUSAN BINNS Very helpful and easy to select and send. Happy with my cash offer and am filling another box now
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    Jane F I have used Vintage Cash Cow a number of times now, and each experience has been handled very efficiently. It was easy using the box label and they were prompt with communication and payment. I would highly recommend.

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