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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    Joanne Very efficient,friendly and quick service. I was very pleased with the offer I received for my items. Would recommend.
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    Michael Varley Simple concept, well executed.
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    Rona Smooth experience. Received labels , packed box , offer made , money in the bank all within a matter of days. Very easy. Money for stuff that had been stored for years never used. Would recommend.
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    George Slue My first sale with vintage cash cow was a great one because the offer I accepted was just right I was thinking to receive. I'm been quite honest here because I would recommend someone looking to sell their unwanted ...
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    Simpson Didn’t think to ask during phone offer, but would have a breakdown on how offer was reached
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    Colin Peall A little apprehensive at first, never having done anything like this before but after sending my box and being paid for it, brilliant. I was well informed from the time my box arrived until the bank transfer arrived in ...
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    Kevin I found Vintage Cash Cow, did exactly what they advertised. They offer a phone conversation that offers good information about what to send, I believe they gave me a good price on my goods, and believe they are a ...
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    Frances Hardie From start to finish very helpful and explained everything clearly.
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    Deirdre Bailey Brilliant Company. Very efficient and very friendly company. I am delighted with their valuation and the timing of their response. All in just over a week. Can definitely recommend them.
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    Janet Easy to use. Great communication and pleased with the valuation, used twice now. Thanks
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    customer What a wonderful experience I was informed step by step throughout the experience So happy with what was offered as all monies go to guide dogs
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    debra Fox quick and very efficient
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    Eileen Thompson Awesome experience. Box collected Friday acknowledged Monday offer given Tuesday accepted Wednesday payment gone into the bank Today Thursday
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    Christine Power Label received quickly and I was promptly contacted upon their receipt of my parcel. There was an issue with an item not being received by them but the matter was investigated and could not have been dealt with more ...
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    Debby Easy to send off and quick replies - However I did send two lots in one box, clearly marked, but only got one figure back. When I rang the lady didn't seem to be able to help me even though she was very pleasant 😊
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    Peter Rout Vintage Cash Cow is spot on.

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