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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    Margaret I phoned to check which box the company was paying me and spoke to a lovely gentleman who explained in great detail the reason why I was given the amount which made.
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    Nanna Such a easy process from start to finish
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    Jacqueline Coyle Quick easy and a fair price What’s not to like !!
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    Richard Ainsworth I was very happy with the whole process from start to finish they kept me well informed all through to the end
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    Margaret of Suffolk From the moment I contacted Vintage Cash Cow they were extremely helpful in explaining the system. No pressure at all. Label arrived very quickly and I packed items I no longer had use for. Within the week they ...
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    Jan Crowther Really easy to use, efficient and pleasant staff and a fair price paid for the items sent. I would recommend the company unreservedly.
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    Mr M.D.Anstis from start to finish you kept me informed and i was very impressed with the service i would have no problem in recommending to anybody i know also i was also please to receive my remittance within 48hrs into my bank ...
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    Yvonne Fowkes Brilliant service and price given with no hassle highly recommend
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    Mrs Nicol It was very easy to do. I was kept informed with the process. Obviously l would have liked a bit more for my items, but it was better than them just being left round the house gathering dust!
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    Janis Hamilton Fast and efficient service .
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    Marilyn Very clear instructions on the process, good communications and everything was completed in the given timeframe. Very impressed.
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    Mrs Kathryn Maule Vintage cash cow absolutely brilliant. Very helpful in explaining everything. Really polite and considerate. Got a great price for my box of various bit. Didn't expect as much as I got. I have already referred a ...
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    Jenny and James Wallbank Easy to organise. Clear information about what so send and what they don’t accept. Clear instructions for boxing and sending process. Pleased with offer.
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    Joanne Walters So easy to use this service. My label arrived quickly & sending the box at the post office was simple. Good communication regarding the arrival of my box & had my quote sent within a week. Very pleased with £299 The ...
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    Carole Very efficient service , great communication throughout, was very pleased with the cash value
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    Mr Brough Went to website and requested a pack. Received info booklet and postage paid label. There was also info sent by email. I sent a mix of items such as costume jewellery, some old watches chains and bracelets. Took it to ...

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