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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Julia Lippiatt The communication was great, keeping me up to date at every step. It was a very easy process from beginning to end. Once I accepted the offer the money was in my account within a couple of days.
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    Linda Thorpe Great company. Sent a box of bits from the top of my wardrobe. I was well impressed with the amount of cash l got. Having a look around to see what else l can find. Thanks Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Jane This is a fabulous company to deal with. Customer services are fantastic and very Professional. I sent a lovely box full of lots of different things. I basically just filled it to the brim and let them sort it out. They ...
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    happy gardener Sue Very pleased with the offer for the items I sent to Vintage Cash Cow
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    Mr canaway Great information easy to understand a brilliant service will be using again soon and will spread the word
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    Rosemary Bridges Easy to use and I was happy with what I was offered.
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    alison parry Great easy service to use, happy with offer, got rid of stuff that had just been lying in drawers for years..
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    Miss Gail Kelsall Excellent.
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    PAMELA DODD It was done very quickly. From making the first enquiry and receiving the parcel labels.Then when I sent the parcel to the post office. Within three days they contacted me with an amount. I thought it was a little low ...
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    customer Very easy process, very good prices given on my items.
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    VW How easy the whole process was
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    Shcorn2 Simple process. Quick response to initial contact. Supportive and informative. Fair offer. Rapid payment. The most difficult part is finding a box! Now looking for my next one.
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    Debbie Coleman Great quick service and great price offered
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    Caroline I have used Vintage Cash Cow several times now and each time has been fast efficient and hassle free. Great way to clear out unwanted items in one go will continue to use.
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    Susan Haigh I have used them before so know what to expect. The system is efficient and works well.

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