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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    Fiona Douglas Very quick and easy to use, perfect in every way.
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    Susan Process is extremely easy and I received regular updates. Was very pleased with the offer for my mixed box. Second time I've used Vintage Cash Cow and will certainly use it again.
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    Jane Scaife Kept me informed of how long the procedure would take. I was pleasantly surprised how much I got for my first box. Yes , I was moving home and had to downsize so filled in another box. Would recommend
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    Rahmot Satisfactory
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    Paul Harrison Company okay
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    Lee Spencer good process and well delivered with no stress & offer was good
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    Linda Pulman Company kept me well informed from posting to offer, and I was happy with their very fair offer.
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    Mrs S Cameron I was happy to receive a good price for my first box. I received an excellent price for my second box! Each box took about two weeks from the dates I posted them and Vintage Cash Cow kept me regularly informed of the ...
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    Mary Professionally handled. All staff were helpful and explained everything clearly. I was very happy to accept their offer.
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    sharon.wade Really quick. Always communicate well. Reasonable offers
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    ARIT BASSEY Good customer service. Quick response to issues.
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    Lainey50 Good communication excellent service. I would use again.
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    SRA Box took longer to be viewed & valued than expected but due to the volume that must be received everyday this was acceptable. VCC kept me informed every step of the way
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    Kate King So easy ! Really clear instructions. Good offer.
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    Edward It was. So easy to do and the prices was good
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    HELEN GREEN Very simple to use vintage cash cow from start to finish. Communication was great every stage of the process. A* Would recommend. Quick process.

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