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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    Wendy siggins It was so easy to do
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    Aline Cook The response from Vintage Cash Cow was very quick. The messages were user-friendly. The estimate was sent as I had asked for (by e-mail) and above my expectation. The payment arrived as promised. All good.
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    Elizabeth Cowie Speedy and efficient
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    Andy Skinner All went very smoothly but it would have been nice to let me know what price for individual pieces
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    KARL BROWN I was sceptical at first but thought I would see how it goes. I was very surprised to get the offer in received and accepted at once. Will do it again.
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    Mazzabread A reasonable price for items sent - and so convenient if you are clearing out.
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    Mrs Grabham Great experience with Vintage Cash Cow. Sent a batch of unused and unwanted items that were just sitting in my draws . Wasn’t expecting to much for them offered £71 which was more than expected, very happy
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    Christine RODELY Vintage Cash Cow keep in touch and give prompt feedback
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    Deceased Customer's relative Box sent and dealt with quickly. Offer was great and in bank account really quickly. Will definitely use them again.
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    Mrs R Stress free very fast very fair price for items
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    Richard Lane I found dealing with Cash Cow very good and very helpful Money was deposited with no probs i would definitely use them again. A great way to get returns on stuff you think of no value.
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    Isabel Clear guidance in the paperwork, plus regular emails offering assistance and the opportunity to discuss whether the items that to be sent would be appropriate or have value. Amount offered was more than I expected with ...
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    Christine Cotterell So easy to deal with
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    Kevin Greathurst Honest and clear communication between them and us. Easy and simple instructions as well as quick payment.
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    elizabeth brooke Excellent 👌
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    Susan Croft Excellant efficient service

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