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.

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    sheila reed Very quick and efficient service
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    sandi calton Great communication. Friendly helpful staff. Answered my query efficiently and satisfactorily.
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    Jeannette Allen So easy to do, they hold you the whole step of the way. I got £300, which I wouldn’t have got if I had just thrown away, it was no use to me, so a very happy customer. I would definitely recommend, I will be doing again ...
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    Jayne Berry Bad would never use the site again. Customer service appalling Buyers couldn’t purchase items, lost numerous sales. Lost money
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    Graham Smith Everything went well, took a little while to get an offer, but that was explained.
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    Thomas Davis Efficient and professional service. Highly recommend and would use again.
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    Christopher Moss The valuation was a lot higher than I expected and I was kept informed all the way through the process. Very easy to do
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    Fiona Nicolson Used twice was pleased with the 1st payment was a wee bit disappointed with the second
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    Babs This is the 3rd time we have used Vintage cash cow. Wouldn’t use anyone else. Service is great and payment is prompt.
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    Carol Le Grand Kept up to date with progress on a regular basis. Fair price agreed and paid into my bank account very quickly
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    Sharon Blackwell Good service but disappointed with the turnaround time. Took over two weeks after chasing for someone to get back to me with a quotation.
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    Sharon Blackwell Great experience. Took a while for your staff to get back to me. I got there in the end after chasing a couple of times. Would recommend to my friends and colleagues.
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    Hi Croydon Foster Vintage Cash Cow keep in touch reguarly when you submit a box, which is reassuring. I don't really know how much my goods were worth, but I was offered a pretty good price, which I accepted.
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    Keitj Easy to use website, kept updated throughout, good offer price which was received quickly
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    Ann Reade Correspondence between us was very good and offer good
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    Nicola Kennedy Sold my box of items and pleased with the result - just a lond time waiting for the assessment Thanks

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