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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    Mrs Nash Excellent as always my 3rd box and just sending my 4th. Service is fantastic from start to finish.
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    Beverly Calo I've dealt with this company a few times now. Very pleased with everything.
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    Cecilia Morgan I was kept informed from the moment I requested a pre paid label, to when I posted my box, and when it was received and then the amount I would receive..
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    Steven Dixon My first time of using Vintage Cash Cow and I must say I was very impressed with the whole process. Label sent next day. Free collection from my doorstep, which is a bonus having mobility issues, great communication ...
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    Carol Witcomb From sending off the box to getting my offer was very quick. I was very happy with the offer for what I considered was mostly “junk”. It saved the hassle of selling privately or just giving it away. Curious though as ...
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    Stanley Haywood Easy process, quick pricing and speedy payment
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    Gillian Bell Easy from the start to the finish Kept up to date via text every step of the way with my VCC box. Decision given within 2 days of them receiving it. Money paid into bank within 48 hours. Highly recommend them
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    Tracy Corrigan Great service from start to finish. Website explains everything you need to know. My email was answered swiftly. Once they received my box it was sorted price given and paid into my bank all within 7 days. Highly ...

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