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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    Keith Jones Found it very simple to use and very professional and helpful.would definitely recommend
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    Rosie Frankland Very good service! We’ll done!
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    Hazel Morgan Very prompt service. It was easy to fill and post the box. Money was offered quickly.
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    vix I was always dubious about vintage cash cow but after my mum had a good experience I decided to go ahead and send off some old jewellery. The whole process from start to finish was easy and straightforward. I received ...
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    Sandra Fast and fair price given for bits that had been stuck in cupboards for a long time. Definitely recommend.
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    Marguerite Elizabeth Harrison Amazing service quick honest & Easy
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    Miss Katharine Ripley So easy and constantly kept up to date
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    LH Very impressed with service from start to finish. Good communication and updates regularly. No issues.
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    Mrs Walsh Excellent service once again
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    Mrs Corinne Bird Fairly quick service .pricing g low but expected.
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    paul Evans My experience was amazing, the company got back to me within a few days, I was, as was my husband surprised at the offer as a lot was just literally collecting dust. I also love the fact anything that can be recycled ...
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    Stuart Macpherson This was the second box that I had sent to Vintage Cash Cow. As before I was very pleased with the overall experience and would definitely recommend.
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    Doreen Meakin I was pleased with the experience from the day I received my pack. And how quick it was from sending off my box to receiving my offer.
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    ALISON BROWN An amazing company. So easy to send my unwanted items. Great price offered and sent to my account. All completed within a few days. Absolutely no negatives to report.
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    Carol Blackburn Kept me up to date with everything. Everyone was friendly and the offer I got was accepted. The money was in my bank account within 48 hours. Just a great service from beginning to end. I would definitely use them ...
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    Lin The service was well organised apart from not getting the arranged introductory phone call . All went smoothly but in future I would not be sending anything of much value as I think the offer was very poor . Previously ...

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