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 C Ord It took a little longer than I anticipated but the end result was definitely worth the wait. You also kept in touch with me throughout so I knew you were extra busy. Will definitely recommend you to my friends and ...
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    Happy Nannie It is so easy to use, the post paid label arrived quickly so I sent my parcel to them straight away. I got a reply the next day saying they had received the box and I was kept upto date all the way through to getting an ...
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    Dorothy Harrison Very easy to use, package arrived with instructions and a label. Packed my big box, was well packed and very heavy! Sent it at no cost to myself, 9- 10 days later, (longer than normal as they were so busy)I received my ...
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    Gail Simple and easy to use
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    Mrs Sandra Owens Absolutely delighted with my dealings with Vintage Cash Cow. I knew I had lots of bits and pieces cluttering up drawers so I decided that even if I got enough for a takeaway it would be better than nothing. I was ...
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    Sharon Tyers Excellent service , quick response and using the service very easy
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    JBK Amazing marketing and follow up Friendly efficient sales team Already on my 3rd box sending to VCC plus recommended friends and family Innovative and well organised company 5 *
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    S D Meredith Vintage cash cow are a great company very good keeping you updated with everything that was going on.very Happy

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