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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    Sally Geraghty box arrived as stated in the instructions start of February
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    Anne Martin Excellent service as always.
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    Ruth Laycock I was going to put the items in the bin but decided to give Vintage Cash Cow a go, glad I did. Looking around the house now for items to fill another box
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    SJA Excellent and professional approach, quick evaluation and immediate payment upon acceptance of their offer.
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    Janet Campbell Your company did what it said it would do. I received my label for my box and received a text to discuss my valuation whichvI accepted. My only "complaint " woukd be the amount of time I had to hold on to actually speak ...
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    Lyn I was a little nervous at 1st but communication was great throughout the whole process & the offer was better than I expected. Happy that my items will be recycled
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    Sarah Instructions on what items were acceptable was very clear and easy to follow. The label to put on the box arrived promptly reminding that it did have an expiry date which helps focus your attention on packaging the ...
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    MrsJeanetteJohnston So simple to use and contact maintained throughout .Excellent service
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    Margaret Fellows Excellent service to start procedure, easy to follow kept well. Informed regarding progress and always contacted by pleasant and helpful staff
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    Mark Waddleton The whole process from start to finish with Vintage Cash Cow was simple and straightforward. Clear documentation on what you could and couldn't sale. Regular updates once you had received the parcel, quote fair for the ...
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    Trudy Beresford It really is as easy as they say. Request a label, box it up and post it off. I wasn’t sure what to expect but figured I’d nothing to loose. I can honestly say my offer was by far more than I expected and I’m over the ...
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    Mrs Kay Marchant Very happy with the service provided I have never used it before but would use it again They keep you updated all the time which is very useful
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    Mandi Great communication. Fair price. Quick payment.
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    Lorraine and Trevor O’Neil Superb service, very quick and easy to deal with. Would recommend.
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    Jane Thomas Excellent , easy to follow instruction, ongoing correspondence regarding when we would be told how much the box is worth. A fair price for the box. Money promptly in account. Very good service.
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    Tina Williams Quick response, easy to post,

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