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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    Mr Steven Thatcher i was amazed how simple and easy to do came back with a decent price i was pleased with
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    Jennifer Everyone was very helpful, and the parcels been collected from from the house was very handy, and they keep you informed how thing are going So pleased with every thing Regards mrs Jennifer varney
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    Val Lawrie I could not believe how easy it was !! The box was delivered and I found some old items that had been in drawers for years and sent it off. I could not believe the offer and absolutely no pressure to accept!!
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    Jean Thorne I’ve used Vintage Cash Cow before and found them to be helpful and very generous with their offers. I’ll be using them again!!
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    Vera taylor I was kept informed all through the process which was good as it was my first time. I must admit I was disappointed with the offer, but it was handy to get rid of my old unwanted articles so I looked at it that way.
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    PAM How easy it was
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    Lynne Moran I did think that Vintage cash was too good to be true but from ringing them to ask for a pre-paid postage label, the person that I spoke to was so pleasant and polite, that I began to think differently. Also the ...
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    Jackie Cameron Great company , keep you updated to date with progress on your box that you send. Was very happy with offer that l got too
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    Catherine jerrett My experience with Vintage Cash Cow was very easy and everything went smoothly and I was kept upto date on the progress would definitely recommend this company
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    Linda Marsh Easy to do and kept in contact throughout trustworthy
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    mrs carol ferris The whole experience from receiving parcel labels, to being kept informed by email throughout and finally a very reasonable cash offer, followed by money in my bank account the same day! Excellent service would ...
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    Maureen Smith Second time I’ve sent stuff and pleased with the offer received. Only minor issue was it took much longer this time than before but wasn’t a problem. Still very happy
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    Joanne Taylor Really good experience, good valuation. Quick payment. Would recommend.
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    MrsAnnGreatorex Excellent service
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    Alison Had a great experience. Process easy and although it took a little longer than advertised to get a valuation, communication was always good. Highly recommend.
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    Angela Bates Delighted with my quote, very nice person on the phone

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