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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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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    Irene Latham Packed some items up and sent them off. Wasn’t sure if they were any good. Heard from Cash Cow with an offer. I was absolutely blown away. Accepted the offer and the money was in my account within days. The service ...
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    Mrs Rees Complete step by step updates, and prompt payment. No complaints.
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    MrsKathryn Bradnick Once they received my parcel they emailed me and was constantly in touch before giving me the offer. I gladly accepted it. Have sent items before and was offered a price which I accepted. The service you get is great. I ...
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    Sandy Penny The admin and service was first class. And the price was fair and reasonable.
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    Linda Excellent service, prompt responses and kept me up to date with everything. Payment very quickly put in my bank. Thank you.
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    Alison It was easy to pack up a box of my belongings and have it collected from my own house. I was constantly kept up to date with the process and everything was done within the time scale advertised. I was very pleased ...
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    Larraine Briscoe Was easy find your items box them up and send off had an offer in five days money was in my bank 24 hours later.
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    Mrs Taylor Staff very helpful on phone when enquiring on some items we were sending. Box sent and arrived following day was kept up to date where our box was within the process price given within 7 days which we were happy with
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    sharon Really good communication. Easy to package and send off
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    William I found the services provided by Vintage Cash very efficient and a quick delivery of the items sent by prepaid postage. I was offered a reasonable sum for the items sent and the payment was made within a few days ...
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    Bevy06 Excellent service from start to offer updates very regularly
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    Janet Yates I am disabled, so I rung up and they arranged for a collection of 2 big boxes by royal mail. Once the boxes arrived, I was notified and kept up to date at every stage. I got the offers on the same day I was told my ...
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    Rodney I was extremely pleased with the service, kept me updated from start to finish, and even the amount offered which I accepted was very quickly put into my bank 10/10
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    Todd Tuhey Ive had a great experience with vintage cash cow. Sent off jewelery to be priced up and got great valuations. Happily accepted. Payment came through without any issues. Highly recommend x
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    Robert W Brown Excellent in every way!
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    MAVIS WESTALL Great service great communication very friendly and very fair got a good price i would definitely use them again

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