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

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    Mr Folwell Very good experience using your good selves In all aspects I was kept well informed and with lots of helpful hints and instructions
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    Veronica I was impressed with the efficiency of Vintage Cash Cow, and delighted with the money received from items that I no longer use or want. I recommend them highly.
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    Mr Dain Every thing was so easy to follow,And a big thank you to all your staff.I will send some more items soon.
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    customer All aspects of service were excellent, and really easy. Thought I should have been offered more, but understand you need to make money so accepted .
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    Ca, Livingston Seamless easy process
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    Damsel in distress Pleased with my offer on the jewellery I sent...it had been sitting in a drawer for many years unused. The money was in my account within 24 hours. I've requested another label to send off another box.
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    Mr F. N. Russell A flawless and very quick service from start to finish and and a very happy customer with the offer for my goods and will certainly have no hesitation in recommending to friends.
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    moyasagar Chatsworth From start to finish it was a breeze! The pack arrived i filled my box and sent it off, i was kept up to date by email and within a week i had my offer.Definately recommend to anyone.
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    Sigute Bartkiene Hi there, I just ordered an envelope which come by mail, put everything what I don’t need anymore to box and send it. Received the offer in few days, accepted and happy days Thank you
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    Sue Eggleton Responsive and helpful
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    Jacqueline Shaw Sent some items from my own collection and that of a deceased relative. It was so easy to do and the offer I got was more than expected.
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    CHERYL JOHNSON Really good service.quick quote and deposit of money into my account Great communication
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    paula spearing Great communication, got a good price for the items I sent in
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    Sandra Salmon Free postage and constant updates on your box, offer only ever seem to take a few days, am pleased with my offer & will use again
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    lynn buchanan Great efficient service highly recommend
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    Customer I thought the process was excellent. Very easy. The offer was also very good which I accepted. There was just one little blip at the end of the process. I had accepted the offer, but it seems it was not uploaded on the ...

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