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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    Mrs Peake Despite having to email for a progress report after 14 days, things then moved swiftly with a good offer and acceptance.
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    andrew bennett Fair price paid for the items. Payment was swift once price agreed!
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    Mrs. Belinda Pierce I experienced good customer service, it was very easy to get information regarding how VCC works and how to send items to them. The postage label arrived quickly and it was very easy to send the items, and the package ...
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    Prue I did have a positive experience with Vintage Cash Cow. And their service was delivered exactly as promised. The only reason I did not give them full marks as I feel that the fact that if you're not happy with their ...
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    Pamela Virgo Communication was very good. Feedback on box content comprehensive. I was happy with the whole process.
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    FiRow Great service, very friendly and informative staff keeping me up to date with progress. When I accepted the offer the money was in my account by bank transfer immediately. Have recommended to all my friends. Couldn’t be ...
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    Mel Due to them being so busy the turnaround time of what you send is longer than expected. However payment post acceptance is very quick.
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    Gill Brooks The whole process is swift , discrete and efficient , as well as friendly. Free postage encourages people to send more and contact by email avoids postal delays.
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    Mervyn Lancaster Easy to do and great for getting rid of things that you don’t have a use for anymore.
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    Anonymous Easy and simple. Just boxed up some items I’d had sat in a drawer for a long time, thinking they weren’t worth much, and sent them off using the free postage label supplied by Vintage Cash Cow. They kept me informed ...
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    Carla Great service great results great prices and no pressure. What more do you want ….so go ahead and give it a go . 👌
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    Johnny Kramer Very efficient and I have some money in my bank as a reward for stuff I was going to give away.
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    Caroline Ward Brilliant marketing, amazing communication. Such a clever company and SO useful!
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    Sally Belsham Very easy to use. Valuation took slightly longer than advertised but I was kept updated. I was pleasantly surprised by the Valuation and the speed in which the money reached my bank account. I may have been able to ...
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    Gabrielle H Service so good, I referred you to a friend and she used you too. Both of us delighted
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    Sue Patel So easy and worthwhile!

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