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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    Sue Macedo The process is quick and easy. Vintage Cash Cow take all the stress out of wondering what to do with unwanted jewellery and valuables accrued over time. The service was excellent. I was offered great price and ...
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    PAUL Great way to dispose of old items good prices paid, excellent customer service and care
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    Veronica Toy Whole process was extremely easy, no hassle and very quick response.
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    Lynda Allan Very prompt and courteous service. Always kept me in touch with every stage.
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    Sharron Jones Excellent service
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    MISS CHLOE MARIE WESTHOFF Amazing service, labels sent quickly, I boxed all my items up and then took it to the post office (no cost on anything, I just provided my own box) I then received a number of texts over the week from VCC to say my ...
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    um ismail Great service , good price , prompt payment 👍
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    LINDA COLLIER completely seamless and easy to deal with from start to finish.
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    Vivienne Wallace Good experience as per usual, thank you. 👍🏻
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    Linda Rutterford Easy quick and happy with my pay out
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    Jenny Barton Experience was good kept me informed every step of the way from telling me the box was on its way when it got there how long it would take to value how much the value was if I accepted it payment details and how long ...
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    Tarina Brilliant thank you. 😘🌺
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    Leigh Nelson Really impressed with Vintage Cash Cow. The whole process was so easy and straightforward, and everything was dealt with really quickly. I was kept informed and the payment came through without any hassle. I thought ...
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    Claire Bristol Great very straightforward and happy with offer .
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    Alexandra Sing Very easy to follow instructions - bit too pushy but good to remind us that the postal label is time sensitive!
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    Lesley Very easy to send your items. You are updated from the moment it’s on its way and when it arrives at its destination .You are informed when you should receive the quote on your items then once accepted my monies were in ...

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