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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    Lindsay King It was appreciated that the company kept in touch with updates. That was very helpful. Thank you for that. It is easy to feel you have been forgotten when things take time.
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    Elaine A great company. Find all your treasures and you will get a great price. Payment is received within two days. Knowing it does not go into landfill is a bonus. I would thoroughly recommend Vintage Cash Cow….
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    Julie Young Although I was informed at every stage of the process, it took longer than expected to receive an offer. I was pleasantly surprised at the offer I did receive and was happy to accept.
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    Anne Jackson Kept informed on progress of valuation.
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    Sue Everything went smoothy as had been indicated in literature shared and over the phone conversations. We were content with the offer for items we no longer used or required.
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    CLAIRE PRATT Although it took longer than normal to receive my offer the regular updates reassured me my items had been received and would be valued. From the start of the process the whole experience was simple and very well ...
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    Pete Oldfield From the first phone call to the payment, the transaction was professional, smooth and easy.
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    Diane Kelly I liked the way you kept me informed of all the stages as they happened. Also the offer was a fair price. Thankyou.
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    Andrea Pankhurst Very quick and kept in touch all the time, thank you, wonderful service.

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