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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    Paul Proctor Did everything they said they would and provided what I felt was a very fair offer on my items.
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    Jessica Jeans This was the first time I had dealt with Vintage Cash Cow, snd it was so easy. I was kept in the loop throughout the whole transaction. I was happy with the offer they gave me and money was in my bank very quickly. VCC ...
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    Jean Marrison Easy to post my items with prepaid label provided. Kept up to date with what was happening. I would recommend the service. Everything went smoothly and I was satisfied with the valuation.
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    Susan Gallimore The company contacted me when they said they would. They were very clear in their instructions. A fair offer and a very quick payment.
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    Rosy Very happy with the results from both my boxes.
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    CS Price Great way of moving on a variety of items, no need to trek round different dealers. Very easy service to use and very nice, helpful people. Regular updates on how things are progressing and when to expect an offer to be ...
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    Yvonne Patterson Excellent service & great contacts from Vintage cash cow, great offer & very quick pay out. Thank you.
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    Belchinder Generally happy with the service but the valuation was longer than we expected
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    Mireille Easy as collected my items from home. I trust that what was paid by Vintage was correct.
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    Susan Kilden Took a while but overall it was fine
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    Patrica Great and the price I was offered was more than I expected. Money was in my bank two days later. Recommend Vintage Cash Cow to everyone with goods that may be of value
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    mairi Good experience, kept in the loop the whole way through. Took longer than expected for a conclusion but I wasn't in any great hurry.
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    Elinor Power Excellent service very happy!
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    Carl withers Happy with the process receive the lable box up the product which is valued and paid or returnned
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    Rosaleen Bailey I had a very positive experience from start to finish, I was kept informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend them and use them again!
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    Liz Davis Frequency of communication via text and email Second time I’ve used vintage cash cow and wouldn’t hesitate to use again

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