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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    Mrs Connor I’ve had a great experience with Vintage Cash Cow. I sent a box of stuff to them. They let me know it had been picked up, delivered to their warehouse, and within the 7 period asked me to call them to discuss their ...
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    Jacob T I've used Vintage Cash Cow twice now. Each with a different outcome but both times, a great experience. Last year I sent a mixed box in. The box was quickly assessed and I got a phone call within the week from a very ...
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    P M Snapes What an excellent way to declutter the cupboards and get paid a very reasonable amount, too! Thankyou Cashcow for your fast response and good customer service.
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    Joanne Burgess Really quick to value items and pay
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    John Gay Quick, easy informative throughout. A fair price was offered & accepted. Thank you
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    Mrs Roxy Mitchell-Gears The whole process from beginning to end is extremely straightforward and easy to follow. I have been so impressed with the excellent service I received that I will definitely be using Vintage Cash Cow again and soon! ...
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    Christine Oatridge Easy to use. I sent a variety of small items - costume jewellery, a bit of silver jewellery, some old watches, etc. Quick response and I was pleased with the offer. Once I accepted the offer it was paid quickly into my ...
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    Susan Coultas First-time user, service was quick, clear instructions,money in bank account within the guideline dates. Really pleased with valuation.
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    Mrs Shelley Mercer It was nearly perfect apart from the fact that my parcel was lost and it took many phone calls to your customer service to resolve. However, the offer was very good. And I accepted it. I will use again but will ensure ...
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    Christine Plumb It was quick and easy to do, got an offer within two days, and money went into account straight away. Constant emails along the way explaining each step of process. Thank you
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    Susan Lennon Very good company to deal with fast response and very helpful
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    Donna Miller Always happy with the service provided Clear communication and fast response.
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    pam jesinger The service was very quick and efficient Had a nice surprise with the value
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    Dawn Great experience from start to finish.
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    Ian R My boxes were collected from my home and within a few days got an email with the price which I accepted and the money was in my bank within a few days. Everything was so easy
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    Keith Jones Found it very simple to use and very professional and helpful.would definitely recommend

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