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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    Carole... Taylor I found the process very efficient and was kept informed all the way through until I received my offer. I would definitely recommend Vintage Cash Cow to my friends and family.
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    David Comprehensive initial advice on box content, good feedback on progress of item assessment and clear notification of offer.
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    Ty I found the whole experience very good … I sorted a few bits that were just taking up room in a cupboard and pleasantly surprised at the amount cash cow gave me really happy massive thank you
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    Stephanie Hamer They kept me fully informed and updated regarding time slots etc.
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    Anthony R Pitcher it all started with the very prompt delivery of the postage packet then after was great communication from customer service telling me what was happening with my package leading eventually to a fabulous offer for the ...
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    Jj Efficient if slow service. Disappointed with my cash offer but accepted it to be paid in cash. I will donate my goods to a charity next time .
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    Ann Watt From making my 1st phone call to enquire about how "Vintage" works, to receiving the Brochure, to talking to Ty initially and then Esme who were both extremely polite, helpful, patient and above all so friendly and ...
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    Stuart Mcmurray Easy and fair price
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    A E Kept me informed. No rush to complete
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    Mrs Christine Baker Good service thank you
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    Margaret Very helpful verbal advice given on requesting my postage pack.Excellent communication in regard to the stages my parcel was at. Very good price given with prompt payment. very happy with the service.
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    Sur Excellent service. Always kept in contact throughout the whole journey. I was very pleased with the payment I received.
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    David Booker Good service, fair price paid , updates ongoing during the process.
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    Colin Storey I just boxed up a parcel sent it off and in a short time got a very fair offer, no hassle and I'll be doing another box shortly.
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    Sandra Bentley Great service delighted with the result
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    Brenda Wilson First class service 3times used it would recommend to friends no problem

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