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 SANDRA STOCKMAN Keeping the customer continually in the picture of the stages right from the beginning when they apply for a Vintage Cow pack Explaining the Process and contact when our parcel had arrived Customers were told how our ...
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    Jane Muntz-Torres Whenever I telephoned for advice on what I could send in my first box I was always provided with straight 'yes' or 'no' answers. BUT the virtual assistant on Option One was appalling and refused to listen! It was far ...
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    ANTHONY France Very professional and prompt Thank you
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    Judith Barstow Easy to set up and post. Offer came quickly and I accepted. Bank transfer was done within 24 hours too. Very happy.
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    Jude Manser The service is as simple to use as the advertising suggests
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    linda kennett Very simple and efficient
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    Annabella Mowbray Fast reply. Fair ‘I think) amount offered.
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    Debra Day First time used.
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    TEO The overall experience with cash cow has been excellent also customer service was very good. I recommended to anyone. I just like to give my sincere thanks for all what you’ve done for me and I wish you well I give my ...
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    Mrs G I was in two minds whether to use Vintage cash cow but im so glad I did. They were brilliant at keeping me up date from the start to the end. Within days of excepting there offer my money was in my account. I have been ...
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    Helen Danks This company kept me updated from the start from receiving my box of items, to valuations to receiving the money . And it all happened within z few days
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    Jackie They were very helpful and polite and was very pleased with what they offered me went to help in a very big way for Christmas and that with struggling since losing my beloved mother in August who I was not only her ...
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    Vanessa Such an easy thing to use vintage cash cow is really easy to use. I’d recommend it to anybody who has any odd or old or unwanted jewellery. There’s also all sorts of things that you can send to them go online give it a ...
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    Patricia Allen Very good service all round, those that I spoke to were very helpful and respectful. My offer was made very quickly and I was very happy to accept it.
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    Sally Plant Easy to arrange. Prompt service
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    Pamela Redman Had no real expectations from my box but was very happy with my offer. Received the money very quickly and no issues at any point. Brilliant company.

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