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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    Helen Murphy I was kept upto date with rvery part of the process and was very happy with the offer given . Which i accepted. Money was in my account in 2 days . Great 👍
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    Mary Great experience with Cash Cow , excellent communication and easy to send my package . Very happy with the offer I received and the money was paid to me almost immediately. Thankyou very much , I’m a happy customer 😊
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    Norma Downham I was very happy wth result the stuff was sat in hall and my craft room ...l,m still sorting out so who knows what l,ll find next
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    Josephine Johnston From the first moment I contacted Vintage cash cow, they were professional & helpful. They assessed my box quickly & the offer they made was amazing. I will definitely use then again & recommend them to family & friends
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    Stuart Osborough So simple to do and we got good money for things we wouldn’t have known what to do with. Very quick process too. Now getting ready to fill another box!
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    Rachel Very quick and efficient and very happy with the result
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    Tamara Davies Great help, good communication and happy with the valuation given. Would definitely use again.
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    Andrew Baldock Cleared out some old & some not so old items.Very pleased with the amount i received in payment.Very good communication at all stages of the process. It's a 👍from me.
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    Julie Capas very easy procedure, free delivery and swift payment for items sent. Happy with offer.
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    Sheila Ross I was a bit doubtful… thinking VCC would offer bare minimum for my mixed box of watches, silver plated cutlery etc … wow! Was I surprised at the offer - delighted and now in the process of filling another box to send ...
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    Graham Easy to use & a good price for my items, happy with the service offered by vintage cash cow
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    Andrew Watt Fast process from start to finish. Fair return for what I sent you. Would have liked a breakdown of items priced but realise that would be too much work to process

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