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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    Mrs Donald Excellent communication throughout the whole process.
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    Shani Walkley Quick and easy to do , step by step guidance
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    Mrs R A Campbell Simple instructions provided, free postage, clear communication informing of each stage of the process, telephone call advising of offer for my box with a 14 day period to decide and prompt payment when decision made.
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    Ken Smith Excellent service,communication,prompt payment all round good experience
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    Victor Walker Great service if you're got stuff lying around the house and you want to sell it vintage cash cow is the solution to your problems ,will definitely use there services again.
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    Linda Gordon Very helpful with the service and delighted with the amount offered. Thank you
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    Elizabeth My experience with Vintage Cash Cow was very easy from start to finish. They kept me updated from receipt of my goods until they gave me a quote. I accepted their offer and received payment within 2 days. Would ...
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    Pamela Gale Took a little longer than expected. Once I agreed the amount, the money was in my account very quickly. The amount I received, was a little lower than I was expecting/hoping. It’s very simple to use.
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    Jackie Barlow I was kept informed all the way through from receiving to payment
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    Tom Stannett Always excellent doing business with Vintage Cash Cow
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    Weekes Very efficient and great communication
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    TONY LAYZELL The experience went really well for the first time of doing vintage with yourselves. We were very pleased with everything. Thank you.
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    Duncan Fantastic service, communication and offer. Wouldn’t hesitate to use VCC again or indeed recommend them to others
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    Lynn Communication from start to finish excellent, kept informed of each step promptly and efficiently. A very easy process.
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    Anna Toomey Communication good. It would be nice to have some feedback on items sent.
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    Lesley Hill I was so pleased with Vintage Cash cow . I found the whole process easy . I was very pleased with the money I received for my items . I would certainly recommend them to my family and friends.

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