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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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.

  • TP stars
    Mrs barbara Herring everything was fine
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    FREDERICK WARNER Vintage cash cow kept me informed all the time on how my box was going.They came up with a fair offer which I accepted good service overall.
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    Ms Barker Great easy experience would definitely use again
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    Mrs Anne Allsopp I feel I was offered a fair price and I got rid of a lot of items I did not want
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    Pete Watson Simple process and postage label sent promptly. Lost a star due to delay in assessing the contents of the box. Something that is not mentioned on the TV advertisement.
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    Miss Lisa Taylor GREAT SERVICE, PRICE AND QUICK PAYMENT.
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    rosalind leonardi A very satisfactory finish
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    Clare Sowersby Really lovely experience, the box took longer to value, due to volume, but I was kept in the loop all the time.
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    Diane Clark Very easy steps to follow. I feel I was given a fair offer for the items. The payment was in my bank without any delays.
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    Anne Very easy to do and pleased with the outcome. They keep you updated about your parcel daily and I think they are a great company to deal with . 😀
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    Romany Mark Bruce I had a good using Vintage Cash Cow. The entire process was incredibly simple and stress-free from start to finish. The communication was excellent—I was kept updated at every stage, from the moment they received my ...
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    Nigel Tomlin Kept informed, simple process and very good and honest valuation.
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    Louise Ashman All good thank you
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    June Oldfield It was quick and efficient, I was kept informed about were you up to.
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    John Bowen My first time using the service and I was kept informed about progress at each stage of the process. Would be happy to use again.
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    Jeanette Brilliant idea great company quick to pay phone quickly if they can’t email you

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