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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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 Templeman the speed and clarity of communication
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    jane Great straightforward a quick process. Couldn’t be simpler. Easy to deal with and communication crystal clear. 5*
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    Mrs Z The whole process was easy from first contact through to the money in the bank. Vintage Cash Cow kept in touch with helpful information every step of the way. My friend, who recommended me to Vintage Cash Cow, also ...
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    Eileen Hamann Such an easy and safe process. I was very pleased with the offer and how quickly the money was paid in to my bank account Thank you.
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    Janet Webb I sent my parcel on Tuesday, got an email/txt on Wednesday to say they had received it. Got another email/txt on Thursday to call them to find out their offer, which I was very surprised and very happy with it. The ...
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    Aitken good price given- fast turn around- good prmpt decent service
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    Shirley Bedford Easy sending parcel and quick communication
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    C Shorrock My heavy boxes was picked up on time and by a friendly delivery guy. I was informed that the boxes had arrived at Vintage cash cow depot the next day, very happy with the whole experience.
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    Ian Dougal A great experience again. Vintage Cash Cow always will be our go tos when we need to declutter
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    Tracey Wood Would have prefered it if the items were itemised so you knew how much you got for each item
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    Jean Acraman Quick easy and a great result. Yes, I would of liked more, but at the end of the day I've decluttered and have some money towards our up and coming holiday haha!! Already preparing another box with the hope of more ...
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    Philippa Walker Really easy process and I’m already thinking of doing it again.
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    Liz Fast, efficient and fair service. Excellent communication and payment made very quickly. Highly recommended. Thank you.
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    Mrs ANDERSON Excellent assistance / guidance and immediate payment into my a/c once accepted👍🏻
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    carol gilleard An excellent service. Sent the items in the post. They messaged the next day to say they had received the box. With 24 hours I had accepted the amount they offered. Will certainly be using again.

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