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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.

Glass and ceramics

Porcelain and china

Clothing

Books & comics

Furniture

Firearms and guns

DVDs, CDs and VHS

Modern toys

Biros and plastic pens

Coin-only boxes

Electrical items

Furs and taxidermy

Vinyl records

Buttons

Cultural Objects
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
- Order your free postage pack
- This includes your free postage labels and a handy guide to help you maximise your box value.
- Pack your items into a box
- Pack a box with all your unwanted valuables, even broken and tangled items are accepted.
- Send your box for free!
- Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
- 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 livett My experience was without stress and everything in the process was effortless efficient and timely. Communication was without any delays apart from telephone call which did not happen.
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Rita. Very easy to use. Choose the items, put them in a box and post. The rest is done for you. I received a very fair offer for my items, which were just sitting in drawers and cupboards. Can recommend.
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Jane Amazing service. I received the information pack, the postage label was sent to me, I filled my box and sent it off. I was kept informed of progress by text and email and was sent an offer which I accepted, and funds ...
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Pauline Service was great. I was happy with the price offered. Money was in my account the following day. Great service from start to finish.
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O'BRIEN Great experience! Fantastic communication and customer service and a great offer for things I no longer wear or use!
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James Dalby So easy to send your goods and as soon as they have sorted it out they give you an offer if you accept it the money is paid into your account.
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Jackie Pritchard This was my second time using the Company and I wasn't disappointed The staff informed me they had received my parcel and kept me updated via email and WhatsApp . The offer arrived within a week and I was pleased . I ...
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Susan Johnson The communication was brilliant and although it took longer to get an offer you kept me in the loop as to why
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Lee-Ann Alleyne After a couple of false starts where my box was not collected ? and no explanation given? I did not give up and I finally had a great experience great communication (finally) fast quote and super fast payment. Thank ...
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Pam Very happy with value of my first box. Just some broken gold and odd bits and pieces. Will start looking out for more items to send.
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Customers a wrightsn Reliable and honest A pleasure to deal with True to their word
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Linda They where very helpful and updating me from the initial booklet and info to the sale very good overall
FAQs
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We are a trusted service with over 500,000 customers signed up and more than 10,000 Trustpilot reviews. Your items will be automatically insured for up to £300 through Parcelforce and we can raise your insurance to £1000 - £10,000 for no extra cost.
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No, unfortunately, this isn’t possible. The value of an item is very dependent on quality, condition, age and demand so we must see it in person to be able to give it a fair valuation. If you are not satisfied with your offer, we will return your items free of charge so you have nothing to lose by sending them in.
If you would like some guidance on whether or not your items are suitable for us, please contact us on 0800 246 1111 or send us an email at hello@vintagecashcow.co.uk
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Absolutely! Our service is designed to be 100% free, whether you send your items to us or request them to be returned after declining our offer.
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Sending your box to us is free, easy and safe. We pay for and insure every parcel you send for up to £300 using a tracked Parcelforce service.
There are two ways you can send your box to us:
1) Using your pre-paid postage labels
When you order your free selling guide, we include a pre-paid postage label and sender details sticker. After packing your box, please stick the postage label and the sender details sticker to the outside, and then take your box to any UK Post Office - click here to find your nearest Post Office branch.
The Post Office will accept the parcel at no cost to you; then, we'll begin appraising your items when your box arrives in our Leeds-based facility.
2) By booking a free home collection
After signing up, you'll receive details on how to book your free Parcelforce home collection. You can also book a collection here.
Please ensure your box is securely packaged and ready for collection. There’s no need to attach any labels or stickers, as your Parcelforce driver will provide everything needed. -
We're a no obligation service, so you're welcome to decline any offer made should it not meet your expectations. If you decline our offer, we will return your whole parcel of items at no cost to yourself.
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Unfortunately, we do not accept items that are not specified on our site. If you believe you have an item that would be of interest to our experts, you can call our customer service team who will be happy to assist you.
Please phone our customer service team on: 0800 246 1111 or send us an email at hello@vintagecashcow.co.uk
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A vintage advisor will call you with an offer once we've received and valued your items. You’ll get an explanation of the offer and an opportunity to ask any questions. If we are unable to reach you, we send an email and SMS message requesting you to contact us.
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Maybe. Our service is designed to help you declutter in bulk, so we would prefer you to send 10 items or more. However, if you believe your item is really special, please get in touch to see if it is suitable.
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Yes, you can choose from a range of ways to speak to us:
Call us on 0800 246 1111
Arrange call back
Message us on Facebook
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Of course! Our home collection service is free for all of our customers. If you'd like to book your slot, please call us on 0800 246 1111. You can also book a collection here.
Please ensure your box is securely packaged and ready for collection. There’s no need to attach any labels or stickers, as your Parcelforce driver will provide everything needed. -
We hope this never happens but if your items are damaged, we will handle any claim on your behalf. Your parcel is insured for up to £300 as standard, through Parcelforce. However, if you believe your items are worth more, we can raise your insurance to £1,000 or £10,000.
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