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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    Anne Goh I thought that my bits and pieces had some value, but was very pleasantly surprised to find they were worth a good deal more than I reckoned. In my experience Vintage Cash Cow did everything they claimed. This is very ...
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    Jean Your customer service sorted all my questions and arranged a further label for me to send more items.
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    Ursula Hayes Great communication. Easy to deal with. Sent goods & was informed of amount that I would be paid. This was sent straight to my bank account. Would definitely use this company again
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    Julia Roberts Excellent service, and a good offer for my box
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    Clendening Very easy to book a collection, and a quick reply to say that they have received my box. Offer was fair, and expected.
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    Joanne My experience with vintage cash cow was great, I got the letter through the post off the people and followed the instructions. I then sent the shoe box all parcelled up to the company,and not long after he gave me a ...
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    Shirley Morrow Very fast and efficient service and so very easy to use, no hassle whatsoever. Parcel sent, delivery acknowledged, offer made and in my bank account within one week! It was a no brainer for me.
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    Patricia Smith Vintage were true to their word, they kept me informed all the way, were quick to make my offer, which I accepted. Very happy 😊
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    M Ellington Received messages every step of the way even after the money went into my account
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    Ms Pat B The whole process is stress-free and quick. Couldn't be simpler. and I was very happy with my offer.
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    Steve Every thing went smooth and well . What I would like to see is now you have my details is an easier way to re-order another postage label by txt or e-mail
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    Sharon Quick response and nice surprise. Didn't expect to receive that much for items that were just cluttering our drawers
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    Sheraleen Stewart Absolutely so easy perfect price too
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    Paul Very efficient. Website easy to navigate. Everything done speedily and reasonable offer which was accepted.
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    mary Very quick to send me a quote which I was happy with
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    Sarah Excellent communication.. sent my free postage label quickly. Packed my stuff up.. and was very pleased with my offer. Of which I accepted Also prompted payment

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