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

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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    sara marshall Excellent from the start, we lost mum in Oct unfortunately and sent her jewellery to have it valued. They let us know when it arrived there wasn't waiting long for a decision to be made which we were more than happy ...
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    Pat Porter A fast and efficient service.
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    mrs frost Everything was handled smoothly and very businesslike. Would use again.
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    Oddy Barber Very quick and very good offer given
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    JEAN SLAVIN So easy put your items in the box post it, They let you know it has been received & get in touch a few days later with an offer either accept or decline. Money in bank account next day.Dont expect to become a ...
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    john board Kept informed all the time and offered a good and fair price for my goods
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    MRSAGNESPARRY Very easy to use, I sent a lot of jewellery and watches and was really happy with the quote! Will use again
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    Amanda It was such a smooth easy process and had a number of updates from vintage regarding receiving the package to when I would here from them. When they were running a bit behind they kept me informed, but from posting to ...
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    ChristinaE A great incentive. Recycle items. Reduce landfill. Easy process, quick, efficient and professional. We were also very happy with the value of our items and the total amount paid to us, immediately after accepting the ...
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    David Payne Excellent service from start to finish money was in our bank within 1 week and lots more than we expected
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    Mrs. Maureen Hogg Very straight forward experience with good information Speed of delivery good and good outcome Definitely recommend
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    Ron Hatton Good communication, fast and fair offer
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    Ian Ludlow Smooth hassle free professional process.
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    Lynne Sanders Easy process. Very pleased with the offer made for my items. I accepted the offer made and the money was in my bank account within 48 hours.
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    Trevor Baxter First time I have used Vintage Cash Cow and found the whole process easy, quick and great communication from them. Very pleased with the quote offered and it was more than I ever expected. I received the quote 2 days ...
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    Marion Asprey Impressed with the service. Whole process from start to finish ran very smoothly with regular updates from VCC. Would recommend 100%, and will use again

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