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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    Cathy Bruce Great communication. Lots of emails and text messages with up dates on my box.
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    Jenny Jones The process was easy- label received for postage, find a box, fill box with suitable items, seal box and send via royal mail. Communication is excellent but the high volume of persons engaging with Vintage Cash Cow ...
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    Caroline Edwards Very easy to use service, clear information and great communication.
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    Lesley Kelly Excellent service
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    Sheena Keep Good communication throughout the process, happy with offer I received and promptly paid over. Only improvement would be if a breakdown of the items and their worth could be provided on offer.
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    Andrew Haines Excellent service, thank-you
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    Karen Jut took a little longer than expected for the valuation but otherwise very good
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    Lindy Power From the minute they received my box of treasures I was kept up to date with what was happening. I received text and email updates every few days. When my offer was ready I phoned up and the advisor (apologies I can't ...
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    Jackie dawe I have had a great experience and had very pleased with my offers and would definitely recommend
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    Ginga I was a little sceptical at first but it’s so very easy……… just do what it says get your stuff together put it in a box and post it with the label given and receive your offer! Brilliant received payment the next day, ...
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    Alison Willingale I found the company to be very efficient and informative from start to finish.I would not hesitate to use their services again in the future. A thoroughly pleasant and professional experience.
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    Yvonne Jamieson The fact of continuous updates was very good & appreciated the personal approach!! Thank you for a very happy result in sending my items to your company. Keep up the good work, if I find anything else of interest I ...
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    Ian Smith Simple and effective system
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    Marlene Millar Great service. Cannot fault them. Brilliant communication, kept me updated on progress. Highly recommended. Have told family and friends. Looking at sending another box.
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    Bridget Annetts Definitely worth selling with Vintage Cash Cow. Keep you well informed when they receive your parcel. Also a quick response on a cash offer for your items. Thanks.
  • TP stars
    Terence Alexander Brown Vintage cash cow gave me a speedy and well informed service.

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