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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    Angela Stewart Had some games and console,tea service and items of jewellery Packed and picked up in days Received offer within a week
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    Stephanie Sanne I was recommended to you by a friend and was impressed by your handling and communication through the whole process. The offer caller treated me with respect and was professional. I was satisfied with my offer and would ...
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    Dennis Dring the way things were done no messing about thankyou
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    christina tarman Fantastic from start to finish .I was sceptical as most people maybe. I was kept informed at every step. Could I have got more. I don't know, but I have had a tuff year ,not able to get to my local jeweler. And I was ...
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    Rachel Thornley No problems at all. Sent off the box, was contacted by email around a week later, I approved the offer, money was in my account within two days - all this in the week before Christmas! Truly excellent company and ...
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    Mrs Barbara Schumm Prompt responses to emails, keeping me informed along the process and very prompt with the payment into my bank
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    Joanna So easy and convenient - supplied with labels, clear instructions and chose a free collection day that suited me. Pleased with offer and money was in my bank within 7 days of collection.
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    Miles Thompson A very easy process - I just packed up and attached prepaid label. Took to PO. Received offer a few days later and money appeared promptly in my bank account
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    Anne So easy pack and send done
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    Steve We sent a collection of various items that had lain in drawers and cupboards around the house for years. I have no idea of their total resale value, but know that I would never have tried to have them valued or listed ...
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    Bex Smooth fast transaction, simple from start to finish and I great price offered as well.
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    Dena Johnson Excellent company. Quick response to my box with an estimate. I rang and spoke to a lovely man called Carl. We did s little bit of negotiation and we agreed on £350, which was in my bank account in less than 2 days. ...
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    Christine Thistlethwaite Quick service, easy communication through whatsapp
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    Kathryn Heywood Excellent platform for clearing out a mixture of unwanted items. Very pleased with the efficiency and professionalism of Vintage Cash Cow and delighted with the offer I received.
  • TP stars
    Alison Llewellyn Collection of items The fact that that someone was able to collect my large box from the house I would have given 5 stars if the valuation included individual valuations eg the silver cutlery was worth£X and the costume ...
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    Christine Stoddart 2nd time using Vintage Cash Cow. Easy straightforward process. No hassle, no outlay, friendlyservice

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