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

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    Sue Mitchell Easy to understand, easy to get mail label, package up and send back. Offer was good. Cash paid out was speedy. Decided to send them a second parcel.
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    Rubydo Quick & easy Answered questions promptly Gave valuation promptly Second time using this Would recommend
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    Jane was easy to do. and was offered a fair price
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    Janet G Easy from start to finish. Very happy with how everything was handled, the staff that I spoke too explained everything I needed to know fully. The whole service was 5* and gave me confidence in trusting my items with ...
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    JANET MOSELEY This was such an easy experience once id decided to trust the brand. Free self addressed stickers , all I had to do was pack up a box and take it to the post office and within a few days I was contacted with an offer ...
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    Jacqueline Whiting Great excellent customer service very quick and efficient and so straight forward no hassle at all completely positive experience very happy with the service that I received and was extremely happy with the offer that ...
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    Robert Evans Excellent service from this company. Helpful staff and quick turnaround with an offer and payment straight into your bank account. I have sent two boxes and been pleased with my offers. Will be in the process of sorting ...
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    Bob Pearce Excellent service
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    Mrs Bendall So easy, and good price offered!
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    Joyce McGrath Great service from home collection Through to accepting offers
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    Linda Bowcock Excellent service easy to use fast and efficient Thank you
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    yvonne bryenton Your on line service was excellent,
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    MRS ELEANOR PIRRIE It’s the first time I’ve used Vintage Cash Cow and from beginning to end it was so easy. The offer was much more than I expected so I’m a very happy person.
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    Julie Sherwood Quick and easy service to use Kept informed at every step Money in bank account after accepting offer quickly A great way to recycle unused /broken items
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    Sandra Rowland The welcome phone call was very helpful. Brilliant experience and just so easy. The offer was more than expected and will definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again. Thank you so much.
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    PHILIPPA Easy process to follow. Pickup worked well and the quote came quickly. Happy with the valuation. An easy way to recycle old silver items.

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