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

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    Duane Becks I was pleased with the regular notifications and the opportunity to call for advice at any time.
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    JULIE DENT They kept me informed about my box at all times, when they received it, that even were over busy so will take longer to value the box and kept reassuring me that my box was safe. Very pleased with Vintage Cash Cow. The ...
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    Sharon Lawrie Such a simple process. Pain-free, pre-paid label, fill a box, send away, Vintage do the rest. Amazing service. Thank you. x
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    Jane Melmoth From sending my stuff you receiving it,took a bit longer than I anticipated but had email you were having extra busy time,Within 10 days had my offer accepted,within an hour had my payment in my account 10/10🙏
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    Pamela Phillips Prompt service from start to finish. Very pleased with valuation and monies in account the day after accepting.
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    DAVE Jones It's a very simple concept and a quick process. It is also a worthwhile way to declutter and put unwanted items to use. Very good service and regular communication.
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    Lucienne The service was exactly as advertised was kept up to date with progress at all times and got a very nice payment at the end
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    Michelle The process of exchanging the goods & being given an offer was extremely straightforward. I was kept up-to-date at all times as to what was happening in the process. Everything seemed to be professional.
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    Sue Extremely easy to send and
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    M Narborough Great service
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    CAROLE ELT Very polite and most helpful and professional very pleased with the offer l had would fully recommend
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    Morag Walker The offer I received was excellent. I am delighted with the service of Vintage Cash Cow. It was extremely efficient and brilliant staff. I have no hesitation in recommending Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Susan Chambers The experience was so easy they were very nice on the phone could not find any fault they were fantastic thank you very much
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    John Mascarenhas Easy to use and I got paid for items that I didn't need and didn't think had much value.
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    Claire Good service
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    Brian Hurst Great service good communication made great offer more than I expected. Kept me fully informed . Payed out same day no problems . Would highly recommend. Thanks vintage 10/10

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