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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    D Watson Really pleased with my offer and the explanation of how it was arrived at. The only disappointment was that it took almost 4 weeks without any acknowledgement of receipt. I had to make contact to confirm everything was ...
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    Roy Jenks Very easy to send the box. It took a while to get the valuation but they kept explaining that was due to high demand. Payment was quick once I accepted it.
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    Jane Bachs Very simple and easy to get rid of bits you’ve had for ages just sitting around. Was really happy with my offer on my box. Do d take a little longer to get my box valued. However did have great communication as to why ...
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    . HELEN YOUNG Kept i formed through all the process. Service good gave a good price for items with quick payment. Would be happy to recommend and use again.
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    Kim Great didn’t know what to expect for some old stuff lying round the house. I can’t say whether it was a great price I received but it was ok for me as I didn’t know if there was any value and it was things I would have ...
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    Mrs Fisher I found the experience simple from start to finish would recommend this company excellent
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    Kirsty Keddie After filling a box full of scraps of old silver earrings from the bottom of my jewellery box, a broken gold ring and an assortment of other bits scavenged from long forgotten corners - old cameras, stopped watches etc ...
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    Susan Faulkner Excellent communication throughout the process and extremely happy with the valuation. Highly recommend this service, and have done to family and friends.
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    Dawn Price What a profitable and seamless experience. I was kept informed of the progress all along and when I accepted the offer for the items I had sent to Vintage Cash Cow, the money was in my account promptly.
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    Kay Very easy to do and very helpful, always answered promptly to queries. Only one suggestion, it would have been nice to know how much each item was priced at.
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    Val O'Brien Quick and easy 👍
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    Mrs T Stewart Super, easy way to dispose of unwanted clutter! Price seems fair and process is simple!
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    Darren Sykes Had a great experience. Was provided with lots of information beforehand and then all the way through the process and I was very happy with my offer which was in my account in the same day
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    Janet Very happy with the service received.
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    Brenda Clifton Always kept in touch which made things easier any questions vintage ansered them good price offers definately would reccomend thankyou vintage cash cow
  • TP stars
    Ann Despite a wait of over 2 weeks due to high volumes I was kept in touch with progress and received a relatively good offer

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