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 Gaywood Great service reliable and efficient
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    Tish Clark I was very happy with the way Vintage Cash Cow kept me in the loop even though they were busy. Very rare nowadays ! The only thing I would add is it would be good to have feedback as to what was of value.
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    Ally I'm very happy both with the ease of sending items to sell and with the offer made. The literature provided is clear regarding what items should NOT be sent and it is possible to book a call if you are unsure. The ...
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    Customer David Sheldon Excellent service, very polite telephone staff and courteous
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    sybil A bit slow on coming back with the price, weekly updates sent though. However, once chased via email , received a good offer
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    Julie Moffatt Slight delay for receipt of my items but very speedy resolution when I chased it up. Think this was a one off and would happily use again. Good valuation and rapid payment.
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    christopher moore Easy transaction, good to deal with.Pleased with offer Thankyou
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    Shirley Free postage is a great idea....my box was quite heavy! Happy with the offer,which I accepted.... Only niggle was that it seemed to take longer than I expected,but they explained why and kept me in the loop.would use ...
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    customer Took a bit longer than advertised but not a problem. Good offer for what would have just gone to charity shops
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    customer Great experience from first contact through to completion. Was updated all the way through the process. Would certainly recommend
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    Jean LINLEY Its good to have somewhere to sell old items I am delighted with vintage cash cow, you keep in touch to let people know how things are progressing which i think is great and i say thankyou for doing that. its also nice ...
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    leigh Oates Quite pleased with the offer took a little time but got there will definitely use Vintage cash cow again
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    Mrs Patricia Finn Kept me informed of when my box arrived and when they were sorting articles and how much I would receive and chose if i wanted to accept
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    Kate Sainsbury I think the service is amazing. Easy to order postage label on line. No postage costs to pay. No need to sort or clean items. Regular updates on where my parcel was within the system. Offer was above what I expected and ...
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    HelenS I found Vintage Cash Cow so good. Easily posted and was pleased with their offer.
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    customer This was not my first time using vintage CC so the fact I have been a repeat customer shows I have been happy with the service and prompt payment into my bank account. Happy to recommend and use again.

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