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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    John Charlton I was very happy with the service I sent my box and was kept informed all the way i then got my offer and was very satisfied with what they offered me i would definitely recommend and will be searching my home for more ...
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    customer Clear instructions. Regular updates. Fair price offered. Quick payment direct to bank account. Glad that items repaired and recycled.Free insured postage. Option to have items returned if offer not acceptable.
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    Frances Anglo Although you were experiencing a high volume of boxes to appraise I was kept up to date with regular messages letting me know how the valuations were going,and when your experts would be able to look at my box,and I ...
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    Yvonne Kinsella The only complaint I have is the length of time it took to contact me with an offer and I had to contact them in the end,the first time I used them it was so quick and personal as Gerald called me. I am not saying that ...
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    Shelagh L. Bibby I found using Vintage Cash Cow to be so easy. I boxed up my selection of items and I arranged for the Royal Mail to collect my parcel from my home. Vintage Cash Cow kept me informed of when they received my box and when ...
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    Gillian It was so easy to send off my things and vintage cash cow kept in touch throughout the whole process. It took a little longer than I had expected to get a quote, but the amount they offered was very fair. I would ...
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    Vivien Watts Loved the ease with which I could sell varied items in one go. A hassle free service.
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    Jean Spurgeon I was very pleasantly surprised from the start to finish! The whole process was easy. My boxes were collected from me because they were heavy. I put all sorts of items in them. I had no idea of the value of any of it. I ...
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    Maggie Hughes Very helpful, kept you informed the whole time. Easy to use.
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    Tarida Mitcham Very easy to use, great price given, definitely recommend 🙂
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    Jackie+Smith Simple process. Kept informed throughout. Reasonable offer received which I accepted.
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    Kathleen Redman Was a very easy process, but, it took 4 weeks to find out how much I was going to get because they were very busy. Sign of the times I expect.
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    Jane F Good service and communication with all 3 boxes I have sent them, and good quotations. There has been a slight delay with the assessment of the box but think that's because they are becoming more popular. I will be ...
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    ELIZABETH COLLEY Going through all the items I'd sent to you the member of your team was very pleasant and didn't push at all. She would be the personable anyone would want. She explained everything I wanted to know. I would certainly ...
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    Annie Ives I was very pleased with my offer
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    Allyson Marshall Very happy with my offer not the first time I’ve used vintage cash cow and definitely won’t be the last 🩷 thank you

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