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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    Sam Marshall I found the enclosed booklet supplied with the FREE postage label had really good information and tips regarding what items would be acceptable and how to pack the box. Also Vintage Cash Cow kept me up to date from ...
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    Customer Tracey Dean The service was great. Plenty of information and helpful messages. I was so surprised how much money I received for my items. I am very pleased with the whole process. Thank you.
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    Louise Easy to send the goods over, communication throughout & when the offer came through it was easy to accept & had the money same day
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    Andy - Rutland You took longer than expected to assess the good sent to you. There was good communications to let me know you had some delays. I’d like to have seen a breakdown of the valuation for the items sent to you. I felt the ...
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    Martin Gibbard Good service, lots of communication and the prices was good
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    Seasider Its good to know your bits and pieces are getting another life, plus we were very pleased with the offer we received which we accepted.
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    customer Purple Kensington Great first time experience. Very straightforward and easy. Highly recommended and I will be using this service again. Excellent and unique idea that is hassle free.
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    Lesley Falconer From enquiry to cash out the experience was great. Kept up to date by text and email and fair price given for goods.
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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 ...
  • TP stars
    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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