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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    Karen Gowler Very easy from start to finish. They keep in touch from the label being dispatched to you receiving the parcel. A phone call to you to help with items you might miss around your house also helps. Then an update every ...
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    customer Very professional and polite biggest thing ya actually talk to someone very good would recommend it
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    customer Loraine Carter Excellent service
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    Elaine Marshallsay Excellent. Great price for items. Will definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again
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    Sonia Butler Thought we’d give it a go and were pleasantly surprised. Despite a small delay as a result of high demand we were kept informed and pleased with the offer. Once accepted the money was in the bank without delay. ...
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    Rutland Dorothy The process is really easy and very well explained by Vintage Cash Cow. Once i had sent my box off i was kept updated frequently. I sent my box at a busy time but i got updates on how my box was progressing. Once it had ...
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    JULIE Fast reliable service kept me updated all the way with my items very happy with service
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    Joanna Davis Excellent way to declutter when you don’t have time or a shop front yourself to sell from
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    Mrs E Watret I was so pleased with the offer I was given for some things just lying around. It is amazing what you find that you no longer need.Have a look in your cupboards what are you waiting for!!
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    Sarah Great offer, very happy
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    Marie Excellent service, keep you updated on the process and progress of your items, offered a great price for my items, payment goes through as soon as you expect your offer. Highly recommend using this service,Hassle free ...
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    Carolyn I was a bit apprehensive when I started but was very impressed with the speed they sent me the starter pack. Regular emails to encourage me along the way and to have my box collected. The price I received for my items ...
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    Sheila Free postage. Excellent communication- being kept up to date with current situation. Fast payment.
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    Philippa Was really easy to deal with looking at sending another box soon
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    Babs Canham So easy, just packed everything carefully in a box, royal mail picked it up an then just waited, gets the phone call my sister an self were both happy with the offer, and the money was in my bank within a day, 1st time ...
  • TP stars
    Doreen Robson Got a lot more than expected service was fast and money was in the bank within 2 days

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