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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    Jennifer Anne Delf Good communication from yourselves, posting was easy and free, and my box arrived the next day. I was messaged as soon as the box got there, and told that you were very busy and that you would sort through my items as ...
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    Lynn h Was offered more than what I thought. Very quick to pay out. With ease.
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    Mr Graham Mills Easy and simple process
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    Janet Excellent communication through out the process. Very happy with valuation.
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    D Goodall A very simple process, at no cost to myself, money credited to my account straight away for the sale of items no longer required.
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    JCY It’s very easy to use. There was a bit of a delay this time but I got my stuff valued and got some money back for goods that I didn’t need anymore
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    Mr David Fisher I was dubious at using an unknown service but i was proved wrong by the very good experience that i had. I will use vintage cash cow again in the future
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    Sheila Logan Easy straightforward process and pleased with quote. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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    Louise So easy to do. Postage paid by VCC and lots of communication from them along the way. Very happy with valuation received and pay out very quick.
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    Catherine Walker Very easy! Good price.
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    Beverley Brown-Findlay Very informative and kept in contact at each stage of the process.
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    Fiona Torrance Great offer for the box of bits & bobs I sent to Vintage Cash Cow. Very pleased & the process was seamless from start to finish. Good communication too.
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    Neal Matley We had a number of items that had been in cupboards for years and it made sense to sell it all to raise a bit of cash.
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    Lisa Paxton Kept me informed all the way from sending the labels, receipt of my goods, valuation to offer. The offer was very good.
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    Rachel Symes Always received more than expected so it’s a win win. Lovely staff and very helpful thank you
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    Linda From sending my box to getting emails about what was going on and the time it would take to get a quote was fine. I spoke to someone and I was given a surprise with the offer i was given, I was very happy and excepted ...

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