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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    Shirley Sykes From the moment my parcel was scaned at the post office, delivered, and safely stored into a secure place untill it was valued, I was notified every step of the way by Vintage Cash Cow. I felt relieved that it was in a ...
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    MrsShirleyBlacker So easy, kept up to-date and informed of what was happening from the start to the end. Would I use again, YES.
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    L Mol Communication from start to finish was great and I was very happy with the price I was offered.
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    Southsea customer Excellent customer service, good communication explaining short delays. Payment made very quickly
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    Mrs M Baines Very good customer service. Always kept informed as how things were going very informative.
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    Norma Delaney Received label packed goods and sent, received emails to keep me informed about what was happening. Then received offer which I accepted and money was in my bank account within a couple of days. Very happy with result.
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    R J Carter Very straightforward. Excellent communication throughout and happy with the amount offered for the box I packed. I will repeat the process this week after my test run. Recommended 👍🏻
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    Allan My First time selling to vintage cash cow, I am happy with the amount of money they offered me, everything ran smoothly, and the money was in my bank account swiftly, also they informed me every step of the way.
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    Margaret Duncan Absolutely delighted from start to finish
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    Consumer So easy and straightforward The process from start to finish was well instructive and I found it very easy and quick to do
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    Stuart Warman Plain & clear instructions, kept to the waiting time and extremely happy with the worth of some old tat!!
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    Sue Very straightforward, received money for a box of odds and ends that would not have been able to sell on their own. Very pleased

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