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.

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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    Mrs Lynne Atkins There were a little late with completing the valuation but kept me informed about this. I was very happy with the valuation
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    Mrs Eram I was very pleased with my experience They were very responsive with my requests. I would definitely use vintage cash cow again Many thanks
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    thegreypanther Sending items for consideration was very efficient. The offer made for the items was swift and the price offered reasonable. Payment was made soon after the offer being accepted.
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    Janet Valentine Good offer. Good communication
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    Mr Stephen Simpson and Mrs Helen Simpson I had a very heavy box so they organised collection. I was kept up to date about where my valuation was up to so I never had to ring and check. I was happy with my valuation.
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    Sue Gear A very useful system for people to sell their unwanted items easily...just need a box to put the items in and some tape to seal it....EASY
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    Mrs Caunt Easy transaction from start to finish. Very happy with the service.
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    Consumer Great service
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    Lee Morton I had no other means of selling my items. So I had seen adverts for Vintage Cash Cow. And it’s been a great experience. We always wish we would get more money for our items. But it is what it is Thank you
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    Tracy Baldwin Quick and easy.
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    Sylvia Deacon-Smith It was so simple, lots of different items all in one box. P&P label provided. Easy guide telling me the sort of items acceptable & not. It took a short while to get evaluation but we were kept informed along the way. ...
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    Angela Miller I was pleased with my quote although I did expect a bit more the only downside was that it took a lot longer than expected
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    Joyce Kept up to date every step of the way. Offer made no pressure to accept. I did accept the offer money in bank next day.
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    Tracey Davison Kept informed at regular intervals from receipt of parcel to offer. Efficient company to work with would highly recommend
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    Mark Towler Kept me updated at every stage, paid me more than I expected, promptly and I would use them again.
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    customer Excellent communication - the process took a little longer than usual but we were kept informed at every stage. Very efficient process from start to finish. Quick payment

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