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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    Gail Simple and easy to use
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    Mrs Sandra Owens Absolutely delighted with my dealings with Vintage Cash Cow. I knew I had lots of bits and pieces cluttering up drawers so I decided that even if I got enough for a takeaway it would be better than nothing. I was ...
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    Sharon Tyers Excellent service , quick response and using the service very easy
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    JBK Amazing marketing and follow up Friendly efficient sales team Already on my 3rd box sending to VCC plus recommended friends and family Innovative and well organised company 5 *
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    S D Meredith Vintage cash cow are a great company very good keeping you updated with everything that was going on.very Happy
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    Hilary Fletcher Took a little time for valuation to come through more than 7 days, however did receive a couple of text apologising because of high demand. Once it was valued everything moves super fast. Easy to accept the valuation ...
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    Diane Excellent quality service communicating with me throughout the process I spoke with Nathan to accept my offer really, really respectful Highly recommend their services Money arrived within 24 hours Thank you for the ...
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    Shani Walkley Great service from start to finish, great offer on what I’d sent in too
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    Hayley Stringfellow It was a very simple, straightforward process. I was kept well informed and spoke to friendly, knowledgeable staff. I was happy with the offer and accepted straight away. I will definitely use cash cow again and ...
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    Ann Marsh Thank you I was very pleased with my offer that I received with the box that I sent you I will recommend you to my friends and family.
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    Jennifer Gallacher Once I filled the box, label on, took to post office. Thought instructions were clear, and you could contact if any queries. Then received my offer and accepted. Would recommend your service to family and friends.
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    TL-Z H Excellent communication: clear and very prompt.
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    Vivienne Ewart Lovely people helped me through the process of selling my items. Downsizing. So it was items l no longer wanted or needed. Great to turn it into cash. The deposit of the money to my account was very fast. I would ...
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    Caroline Hartnell Quick response, fair price offered. Would definitely recommend.
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    P Le Huquet Certainly was easy. Results were a little disappointing but, other than getting another assessment, it was good enough. Response was quick and the money came into my bank within a few days. The replies were polite and ...
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    Debra Walker From start to finish an easy way to make some money for unwanted items rather than just throwing away - the whole process was very easy - they send a prepaid label with instructions - just post in a box and then wait up ...

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