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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    Daphne I was offered a fair price and kept in touch at all times as to what was going on.
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    Helen Another pleasing offer accepted. Money received swiftly.
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    Glenys Rudd My experience with Vintage Cash Cow was very good
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    Mrs D Rae Very good, clear and timely communication
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    Joe Jefferies Simple to use
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    L McManus Excellent communication throughout the process. Happy with the offer and paid out within 24 hours.
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    Mrs Sally Astley Very good experience. Wait for parcel to be accessed as they had so many I was kept fully updated. Got an offer which I accepted.
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    Lisa It took a long time as you were busy but pleased with the final valuation.
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    Tracey Hawkins I’ve sent 2 x boxes now both offers were good I’m happy great company .
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    Douglas Brett Good communicative organisation. Had to wait a while until they got round to valuation, but they did explain that they’d had an increase in customer numbers. The valuation and offer were both quite swift, as was payment ...
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    Fanny Efficient service & promptly offered a good valuation which was then paid into my account within 24 hours
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    Mrs Mary Mcguire I have no complaints about my experience with your company. I appreciate there was a delay as you were experiencing an increase volume but your advert on TV is advertising 2 days when it is now considerably longer. I ...
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    Mary Hudson Excellent service. They keep you informed and are very good at communication
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    Gillian I was thrilled with doing business with vintage cash cow .They kept me informed all the way along.Very happy customer .
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    Ali Incredible service every time. A very fair company to deal with. I have more. I will be back!
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    Sheila Lambert So friendly and helpful.This is the second time with them. They keep you informed at every stage what they are doing with the items you intrust them with. Valuation is quick and you have a choice. If accepted, the money ...

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