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

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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    Margaret in Strabane It was a lovely pleasant project. Everything was so very efficient and I was kept totally informed. I had set my mind on a minimum 400stg and hoped for payment of 400 - 450. My offer of stg371 was a little disappointing.
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    Mrs Robinson Easy and straightforward to use vintage cash cow with prompt responses.
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    Kate Trew The service was friendly and efficient. A fair price was given, and funds transferred quickly.
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    Mr Robert Hall Kept up to date several times from when the parcel was dispatched until the offer made
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    Ruth Emmett I was delighted with the whole experience with Vintage Cashcow.Very pleased with what they offered me also my parcel was collected from my house.
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    Steve Quick, efficient informative process
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    V. Simpson Excellent experience from start to finish. Kept updated about the progress of my items being valued. Offer made and when I accepted the money was in my account within 2 days
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    Sarah-Jane Procyk Jo was excellent when I called after I had the offer. Very good customer service throughout. Always kept informed of the progress. I was impressed. Thank you so much.
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    JAMES FRENCH It is just so simple! If you want to declutter and create some liquid cash then this is brilliant. Recommended where you want to move stuff along at a reasonable exchange.
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    Mildred Linstead Cash received was ore than i expected
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    Glenn Moss Efficient and good service thanks
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    CAROLINE FRIDAY * Fast honest reliable service. I'm really pleased with how much money I was offered. I would recommend Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Carol Quick, efficient and good offers. Payment is quick and efficient . The best thing is your kept informed every step of the way
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    Elspeth James Very easy and dealt with promptly Will definitely use again and recommend to f fiends and family
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    Joyce It was fast and straightforward and smooth. I was updated throughout the process. Although I expected a bit more for my box. But still delighted and thinking of sending some more stuff.
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    Melissa Very easy experience. Defiantly use again and recommend

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