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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    Christine Middleton From the minute that I first had contact with Vintage Cash Cow I felt that they really cared about me as a customer. It was simple packing my "bits and pieces" and sending them off. I then received an offer and it was ...
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    Muk Everything went very well- from the initial enquiry by me, through receipt of mailing label and info, to an excellent offer and payment of that offer. I will be using them again.
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    Jayne Evans Sent my parcel and received email saying it had arrived. Due to being very busy it took a few days more to value but I was kept updated every step of the way. Very pleased with my offer and accepted immediately
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    Raymond Gunn Great service keep you informed and gave a fare price for goods
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    Mrs Lesley Smith It took much longer between sending and responding. But I was kept informed.
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    Mrs Jennifer Walker Vintage Cash Cow very easy. Informed me when my box arrived and kept me up to date on progress.
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    Roger Brierley Whole experience was totally as promoted.
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    Jack Hickman The review was good payment was fast after accepting it
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    Andy Wilson Quick, easy, painless
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    Katrina Wilkinson Excellent communication and would definitely recommend and use Vintage Cash Cow again
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    Sara Stanley Allsopp Excellent service . There was a little wait for my box to be seen due to the impact of parcels they had received. Marvellous service they kept me up dated on this. The end result for the value of my things was ...
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    tina smith Very good service.
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    David Denyer First class experience from start to finish. Excellent communication, extremely fair offer and very prompt payment. Highly recommended.
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    Ann Rogerson Quick and easy to deal with. Kept me updated regularly. Apologised for any delays.
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    Helen. Bognor Regis Easy service. Even though they're was a bit of a delay getting the pieces assessed, there was really great communication at each point. I was very happy with the price and overall very happy
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    HEMS From ordering the envelope, the experience has been nothing but professional and courteous. They keep you informed from the minute the post office scan your package to emails letting you know what stage the package ...

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