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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    Sithabile Ngubo Brilliant service and reliable staff, who are polite and attentive. Vintage Cash Cow highly recommend 💖
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    Customer Second time using Vintage Cash Cow, very happy with results.
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    MRS CJ Seamless and smooth process from the labels arriving and the offer being made, and accepted . Thank you.
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    Caroline Mander Very speedy response and a generous offer for the items I sent. The only thing that would make the service better would be a written breakdown of the values of the different items. That would really help with choosing ...
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    Mark Thornton Easy to do! Great support! Satisfied outcome!
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    customer Second box sent, as quite large I opted for the free home collection. Very easy to arrange, collected promptly.
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    cJune Caslawustomer Really prompt notification of delivery of my parcel and your offer.
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    Carol Parry Would recommend. I was unsure on some matters so i spoke with Katie who was so helpful and explained everything to me. I was made an offer which i accepted and was very happy with it 😁
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    JW I have just completed my 6th box for VCC very happy with their easy to use transaction yet again you just fill your box with your unwanted items send it off and wait for their offer to arrive communication is first ...
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    Gwen Pacey Great service and politness
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    customer R M salt Can't fault the set up it works well no hassle
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    Jk The process of selling was excellent from start to finish.I got my offer and didn't think it was a good one.I telephoned and had a chat, they took another look at my box and offered another £26 ,I accepted the ...
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    Anonymous Excellent communication from start to finish.
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    Sylvia Smelt This was a much better experience than the last time I used the service. I spoke to a friendly member of staff before sending my items for sale. My box, which was too heavy for me to carry to the Post Office, was ...
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    Karen On the whole I was pleased with my experience. However, after accepting the offer for my box, it took 6 days for the money to appear in my bank account. It was very easy to send my box, and although I didn’t need help I ...
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    Joyce Wright Easy to use. Prompt and efficient service.

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