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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    Diane Hill Very good service and pleased with offer made. Payment made very quickly.
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    Patricia The customer service ladies I spoke too Wednesday was really helpful, I really appreciated her being so helpful.
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    Denise Buglass Excellent service
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    Mary Hudson Very good service. This time took a bit longer to get the items valued but you kept me informed and I was very pleased with the result ! Thank you..
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    Graham Hodgson Used Vintage Cash Cow several times now and each time has been a positive experience .Communication is a real strongpoint with them From posting my parcel through to receiving payment they keep you informed all the time ...
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    Mrs Odell Very good. Good contact
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    Peter Glenister Good professional service not had a problem with them excellent would recommend
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    Steve Overall experience was fine. VCC do like their messages and emails you will find, yes it keeps you informed but might be classed as a little over the top. Only downside was the time taken from receipt of my items to ...
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    Colin Horrell Good correspondence throughout, kept informed, and happy with the outcome.
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    Mick Kept in the loop all the way from collection to the final price offered,which was a very fair price even the phone call you get when you get your labels sent out was very helpful
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    Mrs Jody Phillips Excellent way to declutter, great service, kept me updated all the time, so simple to do, I was so happy making the things that were sitting in cupboards turn into money, I put it towards a holiday. Thankyou
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    Diana I didn't have many items,mostly costume jewellery,a camera and other bits and pieces so I was very pleased and surprised by my offer which I was happy to accept.Thank you.
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    sandra mcinnes First time I’ve used vintage, all went well looking forward to filling another box.
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    John I have been sending a few boxes and talking to the Cash cow team for some time and the stuff are very helpful. I do get offers for my boxes, I do expect there offers but I do sometimes expect more for my boxes.
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    Anne I like the fact that I was kept informed from start to finish. It was reassuring to know that the box was received OK. Also it was good to be informed of delays and then once it was with an adviser I had an offer ...
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    Sarah Evans Great communication and once offer made payment receives promptly.

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