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

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    Morag Walker I found Vintage Cash Cow to be incredibly efficient in all aspects of their service. From their first contact sending pre-paid postage and a guide on what they can take to their advice phone call. When I sent my box ...
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    Anne Woodhead Brilliant experience, no fuss , collect , pack and send. 👍
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    Colin Bradfield Abit disappointed that they took longer than advertised to do the valuation. It would have been good if they had kept in touch to advise they had backlogs
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    MARIE ETURKI Easy process to follow, and the valuation was quick and reasonable
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    Susan Speed Great communication and fair prices. Recommend them every time
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    Mrs. Marlene Edgar Speedy valuation and money transfer into my account
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    Sue Everything went very smoothly and I was kept up to date with the progress of my box. Good and fair evaluation and once accepted, payment promptly made.
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    Mrs Andrea Gabbitas Communication and information given was good and easy to understand. Although it took a little longer for the full transaction to be completed it was explained to me that they were having a high volume of people using ...
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    Shirley Buchan Kept me up to date with e-mails and all my details if I wanted to speak with someone, I am very happy 😊 and would work with you again. Thank you
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    Bill Stewart Excellent communication throughout, kept me informed of a delay and made a fair offer which was paid into my account within the time promised. Would highly recommend.
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    Pauline James Excellent service from start to finish. Thank you so much.
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    Marilyn Aitken Excellent kept informed of procedure and information as to when I could expect an offer.
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    grinhap Collection and processing of your package was excellent
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    Frances Sinclair Excellent service - took a little longer than expected but kept informed. Payment for box ok - slightly disappointing but accepted it!
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    Elaine Howe really easy to do , they send a label , you put everything in a box , send it off free of. charge they contact you with an offer you can accept, if not they will send it back , sorted lots of things to send and got a ...
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    Lizzie Crumkins Easy to use, with clear instructions. There was an opportunity to talk to someone if need be. Reasonable offer was given, and accepted. I suggest you change your response time from 2 weeks to 3 or 4 weeks, as you seem ...

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