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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    jayne Waited a bit longer then I thought but good communication and great value Am getting ready to use again 😊
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    Kenneth Goff Had a brilliant experience using this service it was so so easy
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    Sandra Great service. Good communication and regular updates. No complaints. Used twice now and will use again.
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    Mrs L Parker easy and pain free
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    Allan Turner They did exactly what they said they world do. So they did what they said they would do.
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    Nicki Bromley The collection of the box was easy, our local postie was great as usual. There was a delay with the offer but we were kept informed. There was a offer was ok but then it’s hard ti make comparisons.
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    Mr Hopkins Prompt service and fair price quick transaction to my bank.
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    Keith Raggett Thanks for your cash for items that I may have thrown away and for good and quick service
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    Sharon Maunders Five star service received again from Vintage Cash Cow. Such a simple & stress free way to clear clutter! Kept informed at every stage of the whole process. Thank you.
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    Carol Gillam Excellent service. Kept me informed every step of the way. Delighted in the offer I received.
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    Barry Offered a decent price for the pieces we sent and payed very promptly, excellent
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    Shopper They did stay in touch with me after waiting around 3 weeks for an offer. I had to barter with the price, but I was happy with the second offer. I also got the payment the very next day.
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    NCH Clearly a hugely successful service because we had to wait a bit longer for a decision to be made on the value of our box. That was fine though, when we got the offer eventually it was perfectly acceptable and we ...
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    Celia A good service overall but it took longer than expected to get an offer for my items. That said I was kept informed as to when I would receive the offer. It was more than I expected which was a pleasant surprise and ...
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    Jeannette Beaumont The pack arrived quickly and I also had a welcome call which I thought really I would definitely recommend vintage cash cow the price offered was very good and payment arrived into my bank account quickly
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    customer Free delivery a good offer for the contents in the box that had been up in the loft and no longer required but too good to go to landfill. The offer was about 3 weeks after box recieved.

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