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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    Sarah M The whole process was really quick and easy!
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    V Gardner Great customer service. The payment received when they said it would. Always answer my calls promptly. Responds to my queries.
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    Cynthia Harris Being able to speak on the phone
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    Elaine I was well impressed. From point of pick up to the final payment. Contacted customer services a couple of times, very helpful and professional, will definitely use them again…..and I had a good offer.
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    Chris This was my first experience of Vintage Cash Cow, so I was unsure what to expect. Their service to me was 1st class. They kept my informed of progress all the way through; from me requesting postal label, receiving my ...
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    Peter Easily to deal with Very professional Good cash offer Quick
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    S Morris Easy process with good communication just took a while but understand if they are busy
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    June Ford A lovely quick service with plenty updateson the progress of my items.
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    Ann Hughes It was very easy to do and I was very pleased with the money that I got , more than I expected
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    Jill Della Cioppa Not used Vintage Cash Cow before and a little apprehensive. But there was certainly no need. They were great. Kept informed as the process went along. I rang to discuss my offer, spoke to Kayden. Was extremely pleased ...
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    Janis Good communication and a very pleasing outcome
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    rachel Selling through Vintage Cash Cow was easy. Apply for a label, fill a box & send off to them free of charge, exactly as they say. I did have a bit longer to wait but they kept me fully updated. Will Definately use afain.
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    Sean Great service good interaction fair price for convenience of not having to sell individually
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    Barbara It was so easy to do. No problems just found a shoe box put label on it and took to post office. Emails to say the parcel had been received and not long after the amount to accept or decline. Perfect.
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    Deborah Everything made very easy and straightforward Great communication Received very good offer And paid very quickly into my bank account Very Happy
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    David Dimmick Excellent service quick response and good valuation in all would use again Thank you

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