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.

  • TP stars
    Richard Bull A very good company got a really good price for the items I sent really pleased
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    MRE JENNY CLEARY Easy process throughout Kept up to date with progress with regular messages
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    Sam N Taz Saye Lots of communication and super service
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    Janet McFarlane Sent my box and I was kept informed on what was happening. It did take 2-3 weeks but was always emailed to let me know what was happening. Finally received an email to accept or decline payment. I accepted the ...
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    Lynda Farrell Good price received
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    Rosemary Stankiewicz I really enjoyed my dealings with Vintage Cash Cow. They are a friendly and reliable company who kept me informed as to the progress of the process and kept to the stated time frame. I appreciate the concern they show ...
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    Mrs Lewis Easy to use, and frequent updates.
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    Mrs tina shaw Although the process took longer than normal due to high volume of goods, I was kept informed of updates.
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    Mrs D Lester Good communication throughout. Took longer than expected but worth it in the end Would definitely use again.
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    Colin Pyper Ease of use, good price and friendly staff
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    Cynthia Bulteel I was happy with the offer and accepted it. It took a long time to get the offer, I got messages to say they were very busy
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    Mrs barbara Herring everything was fine
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    FREDERICK WARNER Vintage cash cow kept me informed all the time on how my box was going.They came up with a fair offer which I accepted good service overall.
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    Ms Barker Great easy experience would definitely use again
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    Mrs Anne Allsopp I feel I was offered a fair price and I got rid of a lot of items I did not want
  • TP stars
    Pete Watson Simple process and postage label sent promptly. Lost a star due to delay in assessing the contents of the box. Something that is not mentioned on the TV advertisement.

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