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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    mr & mrs k duckworth Convenience of the collection and prompt response once the box had been delivered. The money was very quickly transferred to my account. I would definitely use your services again and would highly recommend to family ...
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    Lorraine Nicola What made my experience great was the fantastic organisation and efficiency of Vintage Cash Cow. From sending my box off to accepting an offer and getting the money in my bank account took just one week. Communications ...
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    steve poole Very easy to organise and set things in motion,good communication.
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    Rona grant Staff very helpful and polite and was delighted with offer I got.
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    Yvonne Osborne The labels arrived promptly. I was informed when the box arrived and again to apologise for delay in the offer as there was a backlog. A day later I received a formal offer and accepted the amount was Recieved into my ...
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    Mrs Jarvis Help and guidance all the way through the transaction
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    Audrey Williams Like it very good ill do it again soon
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    Joanna Kain Every thing quick and easily arranged.
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    Helen Kelly Process easy and straightforward, offer seemed fair and once accepted was paid quickly
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    Jane Pickup Easy to use website, kept informed all the time. Reasonable offer for my items Would have been nice to know what the offer was for individual items. Good to know anything not accepted could be out to good use or ...
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    Jill Very prompt service
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    Anne Seibold I sent old bits of jewellery that had not seen light of day until I was moving house. A lot of I sent was broken or single earrings. I was amazed when I soon received an offer of over £550 which was in my bank the same ...
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    Ian Collyer So simple To deal with Quick and easy with great results.
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    Sarah Jordan Excellent experience
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    customer Very professional service and helpful
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    Chris Grubb Very straightforward, easy to use, helpful staff

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