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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    Mrs.S Great service and communication with fair price and prompt payment - what’s not to like.
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    M F Great experience using Vintage Cash Cow no hassle, information was spot on and they kept me informed every step of the way. Great offer for the items I sent to them and the money put into my bank when they said it ...
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    Elizabeth Kirkman I really didn’t expect the amount you offered, it’s amazing to think all the things we sent were worth money. Your staff member was very polite and helpful making the decision to send my valuables to Vintage Cashcow. ...
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    Mrs Watson Very helpful sent my items and got an offer within a four days was all sorted within a couple of days
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    Carol Parry My stuff arrived safely and quickly i received an offer in 7 days as was stated. Would use again as stuff you may throw away may have monetary value so well worth using Vintage Cash Cow
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    customer Couldn't fault the whole process which is simple and easy to use. Will definitely send more goods.
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    Julie Morris Fast efficient and helpful thankyou
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    Consumer From start to finish everything was so simple and easy request your pack which came within two days of requesting packed my box sent it off 2 days later email received 5 days later accepted quote in my account within ...
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    Mireille Good experience. Easy to do.
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    Lynn Simple process very fair offer
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    Yvonne Withers Everything dealt with very efficiently. Consideration of customers request appreciated
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    Martin Good but it would be nice to have some more information on the value of items provided as it may encourage customers to look at more items
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    Von Doyle Very quick offer
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    Teresa James Easy to use. Helpful advisors. Reasonable cash return.
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    Mrs Elizabeth Brown Was a very easy and friendly experience, will definately recommend and will be using them again
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    GARY BRIDGE It was really easy to deal with vintage cashcow, they let you know what's going on with your parcel of items via email, soon as its with them they keep you up-to-date. Their offer to me for my items was very Fair. Very ...

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