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.

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    Linda Gillam Very happy they kept me informed all the way . I was also happy with the money I got so I am recommending a friend.
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    robert This is the second time I've used Vintage Cash Cow and the process was so easy and reliable. Would recommend to anyone who has items to get valued and sell. Each time I've been blown away with the offer. Never realised ...
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    Sue Bland True to their word, very polite people with positive results
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    Jessie Really easy and very quick payment, happy with the price offer too
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    FAITH Valued box quickly. Money transferred across promptly.No problems.
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    Anup Amin Great service Good communication
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    Steve Johnston Easy process from start to finish. Money in my bank the next day.
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    Mr T To the point of selecting and packing items ready to send, their process has been fine. I hope I don't experience the poor valuations or missing items that others report here. I have photographed all that I am ...
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    Jayne Clarke Such an easy process. Great communication through each part of the process.
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    Anon Clear service from start to finish. Good updates received and pleased with the end result.
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    AJC Quick and easy process. Great communication. Good prices offered. Prompt payment
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    Wendy Mathias Very friendly & efficient
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    Zaaidah I has regular updates. From the time I dropped off my parcel until the time I received my offer they kept in touch. The offer was also higher than I expected and payment was prompt..the day after I accepted it.
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    Claire Great communication, kept me updated & a good outcome
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    Maz Kept me informed when they received it, how long before giving me a price and then when I accepted paid me immediately into my bank account.
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    Gill Donkin Great experience kept me fully updated throughout the whole process

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