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

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    Sally Walker I wasn't sure about sending my items through the post but your our service was efficient, prompt and straightforward. All the information on what to send and delivery labels were included in your drop off envelope. ...
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    Mr Steven Scurr From first contact to payment kept in loop and staff were professional and social
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    Doreen Excellent service from Vintage Cash Cow, would definitely recommend
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    karen Munday Very quick and efficient service Communication excellent and payment was very quick
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    Jill Knowles Sent lots of bits no longer needed & was surprised at my payment. Paid quickly into my bank account
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    MRS KAREN A CHASTEY Thank you ….
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    Deirdre Bailey Extremely well organised company. Friendly staff who lead you through the transaction step by step. Not coercive in the slightest. Would definitely recommend.
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    M Doig I received a prompt response and was kept well informed of progress in respect of my submission. Having accepted the offered value, I would have appreciated a breakdown of how the final sum was achieved. This would have ...
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    Rosemary How helpful you all are there.
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    sandra Really Great service and great price offered very pleased
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    Fiona Neale Very straightforward and efficient process. One star deducted because the scheduled introductory phone call failed to happen without any advance notice or any specific explanation.
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    Jackie Gilson Very efficient from start to finish
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    George Very happy with what I recieved for my items , got payment in my bank same day , great service and very fair , thank u so much , was delighted ❤️👍
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    Karen Excellent service
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    Janette Urquijo Very efficient service, very simple process with instantaneous offer and if accepted cash in your bank account straightaway. I highly recommend
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    Sithabile Ngubo Brilliant service and reliable staff, who are polite and attentive. Vintage Cash Cow highly recommend 💖

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