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

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    John Seabridge Excellent service and Expertise, always keeping me informed.
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    I McC Vintage Cash Cow were fantastic and kept me up-to-date. I received more money I was expecting which was very nice. I would definitely recommend them and I would definitely use them again.
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    Annnet Barton Very good service will use them again…😁
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    Paula Brown Really good
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    Lynne Hollingshead The second time I have used Vintage Cash Cow & was as impressed as I was the first time. I was kept informed at every step & received the same high standard service. It took a little longer due to high volumes, but not ...
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    Jacqueline Vintage Cash Cow are a pleasure to use. Super efficient, communicate daily to keep you updated, polite and patient They could teach a lot of other British companies how to run a business !!
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    Jane I received excellent service and a good price for my items
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    Susan Slater From sending the parcel to receiving the offer , everything was done speedily. A very well run system.
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    MS VALERIE TAYLOR This is the first time I have used Vintage Cash Cow and I was a bit nervous. I had no need to be because they were brilliant from start to finish. They confirmed they received my box. I was informed that there would ...
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    Louise Ann Grove Efficient and helpful and we got more for our things than expected. Very pleased and thankful. Wonderful service.
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    Mr Eyden Great Result very pleased. Kept informed took a little bit longer due to being very busy. Recommend 100%
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    CustomerMR M.WEBB All good, other than it took much longer than expected to receive an offer. Once offer was made and I accepted it was payed to me very quickly. They did apologise and said they'd experienced a high volume of customers.
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    David Rhoades Quick and efficient and being kept informed was brilliant
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    julie brookes The process was straight forward and they kept me informed throughout. However the time from the box arriving with them to the time I received an offer was far longer than 7 days, with the usual "we're very busy" texts ...
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    Linda Norton Quick and hassle free.
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    Mrs Iasimons Although a more lengthy project than first thought, obviously due to the amount of trade to you after much advertising, all went well with an amazing result. Your communication was first rate, keeping me up-to-date ...

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