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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    Alison Excellent way to repurpose unwanted items. Very easy to use service and great communication. Within 48 hours of receiving an email acknowledging receipt of my parcel I received an offer. This exceeded my expectations ...
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    Gail Pearson Wow! What a wonderful, easy experience we had with Vintage Cash Cow! So professional from start to finish and we were very happy with our offer. No hesitation in recommending their amazing service.
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    Judith Williams It was easy and productive to sell some old watches and jewellery to V C C
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    Joan English Fantastic company so friendly on the phones didn’t expect as much as I got but what a wonderful surprise thank you vintage
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    Tina Everything was very easy. My parcel was collected and my offer was made within 5 days. The offer was fair and paid into my account promptly.
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    Brenda O'Donovan Got more of a offer than i thoght
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    Teresa Neale First time user and was more than happy, clear instructions and communication, quick to pay once accepted your offer. Definitely would use again.
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    Ann Bridges Customer Service Prompt actions and information
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    Customer Easy and slick process, thanks.
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    Mick Gilbert Excellent from start to finish Highly recommended
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    AN Very good communication throughout the whole process. Very happy with the amount given and very quick to go in to bank account. Really wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services ..... thank you 🙂
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    Lorraine McCreary Quick Smooth, no hassle. Did not feel ' diddled'. Happy with the process. Have recommended my daughter who is as I speak rummaging around in her attic. Thank you!
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    Jayne Glasby Very easy to use..I've recommended a friend
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    lee allen-Lang Great way to sell unwanted items . Customer services really good . Quick turnaround. Highly recommend this service
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    Lynn Clear instructions and no cost to send your items. Fill a box of your own, seal it well and stick on the label they send you. I took my box to the post office and I got an email the following day to say it had been ...
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    Suzanne Great service

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