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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    Hugh Archer A speedy,all free delivery service and disposed of items we could no longer house due to downsizing,would have had no idea where to sell to were it not for Vintage Cash Cow
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    Mr McLaren Really easy process to use with excellent communication throughout. Didn't feel the need to use the option of a telephone contact with one of your experts but kept getting messages offering it! Would be better if it ...
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    Liz Webster Superb from start to finish thanks
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    Stuart Great price and slick service from start to finish
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    Anne An excellent service sent some pieces of jewellery that I stopped wearing I got a quick response with some labels to put on my box it’s also free postage. I got a reply back with a price I accepted within a few days the ...
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    Margaret Fone I found you all very helpful when i contacted you i like how you call me Margaret and not Ms Fone which is a bit formal. Your leaflet explaining everything was precise and so easy to follow. Thank you so much it was not ...
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    Mr K Jameson Good value quick serves and pay out
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    debbie Cufley Postage and directions all easy to follow. Communication and updates were regular and final payment transferred swiftly. Great to deal with and happy with the outcome.
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    Susan Kingsley Prompt receipt of labels and information. Free postage and quick appraisal and offer. Currently collecting items for my 2nd box.
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    Margaret McQuire-Hall Everything was very easy to do and I got a very reasonable offer within days of posting my parcel to them. I've also done a referral and both of us got gift cards.
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    Miss Katharine Ripley Great service as always,thank you
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    Mrs Ruth Townrow The offer was fantastic, phone calls very polite and friendly
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    Helen Bulbeck Very seamless, very responsive and kept me up to date.
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    KEITH TAIT A very easy way to turn unused and unwanted items into cash with the least effort.
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    Teresa Everything went very smoothly, and was happy with my offer..
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    Sharon Wrench Slick efficient and helpful service, thank you.

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