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.

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    Mrs Myers Extremely easy process. Vintage Cash Cow does what it says on the tin!
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    MRS ANNE GIBBS The whole process was very straightforward and I was kept up to date with numerous texts and emails.
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    p jackson The whole experience was quite simple and straightforward. I sent in 2 boxes of items and to be honest the first valuation was a very pleasant surprise as I received much more than I expected. The second was a little ...
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    Sharon Keeping touch keeping the customer in the loop
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    Fiona Robertson Excellent service provided from start to finish. Kept informed by easy to understand communication.
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    Miss Lorraine Scrimshire My experience with Vintage Cash Ciw was excellent from start to finish. Great communication, kept me informed from start to finish and I was very pleased with my offer. Money was paid promptly into my bank account. ...
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    Louise Amazing! If only more services were like this! So easy, kept up to date, will definitely recommend!
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    jean griffin Very straightforward and easy. Would definitely recommend for everyone
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    JohnAustin Very daunting but quite straightforward in the end Value was okay Will use it again
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    Jill Collins Very polite and helpful and apologetic about delay. Kept me informed and good offer for my box.
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    Caryn Delaney Helpful customer service and regular text communications but it did take longer than expected.

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