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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    george bradburn Nothing could be simpler than Vintage Cash Cow. Unwanted items put into a box, stick supplied labels onto the box, post off post free. So simple. Within 2 weeks an offer. Job done. Great job Vintage Cash Cow!
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    JBK Very efficient and marketing emails really good. Have some solid silver items now to sell and just awaiting new postage paid label and will definitely use this company again. Payment to my account very quick for ...
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    Jane Very efficient service
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    Carol So easy to use. Great offer. I will be using you again.
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    MissDawnPadwick They did all they promised. I was amazed at the amount my boxed was valued. Had to ask the gentleman to repeat what he’d said!
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    Relph I saw this company on TV, noted the details and an offer code and sent a text. from first point of contact to having my box valued and accepted was so simple, every step was quick and easy to follow and the money was in ...
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    Amanda Quick simple n fair paid quickly too
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    Tanya Hutt Fantastic operation. I got the label quickly and sent a first batch of items off. I did have a few questions and telephoned to speak to someone. The staff were very helpful. Once my box was received I got a call with an ...
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    Mrs Shirley Crowther Great offer, accepted immediately they keep you informed of what's happening all the time
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    Julie Moffatt Such an easy way to get your unwanted items valued and then get paid for them.
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    DOROTHY MURPHY So easy and very efficient.
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    David Maddison You actually made the collection and/or sending of our unwanted items very easy which was a major part of clearing out old unused and outdated items. The valuation was way more than we would have made by selling the ...
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    Mrs Gail Christmas Excellent service. Very prompt. Easy payment. Highly recommend. Fair price.
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    susan coles-buggins Easy to send picked up from door happy with value and paid straight into bank thank you, will be have another sort out
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    Colin West Dead easy, more than happy with the offer. Promised funds would be in my nominated account within 2 working days... and it was. Very, very pleased.
  • TP stars
    Anne Wilson All very easy and it all happened very quickly

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