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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    Elaine Thompson Glad to remove unused items just left in drawers Received a good payment Thanks to Vintage Cash Cow
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    Amanda Thomson So easy and I got a great price for things i didn’t know what to do with
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    Ashlie Withers Swift, efficient, very easy. Would use again.
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    Claire Shaw Easy to follow instructions. Handy brochure to help you decide what to put in your box. Label included. Communication great. Offered fair price and accepted. Will use again 100%.
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    Mark N Kimberlin Easy to understand instructions. Everything happened on time and great communications. Best of all, more than happy with the offer made.
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    debbie wilson I was as a bit sceptical about sending my items to Vintage Cash Cow - however it was easy to arrange label and send items off, they kepted me in informed of progress of my items and I was happy with the offer, will ...
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    Yvonne Michie I think i got a very fair offer and j was kept up to date withl the process
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    Janet Smith Everything was very efficient
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    Teresa Just brilliant
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    Beverley Kept me updated from sending the postage labels, then receiving my box and selling my items. I was very impressed and will definitely be using vintage cash cow again.
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    Jenny Parker Great overall experience. The sale process took longer than first advised however, I was kept informed and was provided with regular updates so I knew exactly what stage my box was at. Once I had accepted the offer the ...
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    Mrs Susan Baldwin Happy with the amount I received, and cleared a few things out which I didn’t know what to do with.
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    Rob Taverner Very easy to deal with. Very happy with our offer and was dealt with quickly and efficiently.
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    Ann Watkins Got a good price for stuff i sent. Contacted me several times while waiting. Would have been nice to have a bit of a breakdown of a couple of values.
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    yvonne bryenton Was all made so easy, I’m very happy with the whole experience, I have recommend friends, cash cow are amazing.
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    Karen So easy and uncomplicated. Will use again and recommend without hesitation

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