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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    Jennie Tegetmeier Good communication, easy dispatch.
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    Andrea Stadtgen-Wicks Very pleased with Vintage cash cow after I used them for the first time. We're soon moving house and I also inherited things from my late father last year, so we had lots of things cluttering up the house. The service ...
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    Rita Easy system to follow, takes the hassle out of moving unwanted items on rather than them going into landfill.
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    D. Bedford It was simple to use Vintage Cash Cow and I thought the offer was good. I had to wait 3 weeks for my offer.
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    Catalin Always been informed about my items!
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    Carolyn I received a good service, the valuation was more than the 2 weeks, but that was fine as they kept in touch with me nearly everyday which I thought was excellent my offer was very good and has gone towards a holiday ...
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    Julie Excellent service from start to finish. Communication was second to none. More than happy with amount received and paid directly into my bank within 24 hours. Highly recommend and will definitely use again.
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    Mrs Blackman Very good service was offered more than expected and was paid within 2 days
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    Rick Stead Brilliant service throughout
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    Deborah Jefferson Once my parcel was delivered I was very impressed by your service.
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    Mrs Jacquie Hackett Very good just took a little longer than expected
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    Shan Watts-phillips Spoke to people who were helpful and gave good advice. Would recommend to others.
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    Breda Gainey Being able to sell what would otherwise go into landfill.kept in regular touch as yo what was happening . Vintage cash cow does exactly what it says it does.
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    Barbara You kept in touch with me all through the progress
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    Elaine Marshallsay Excellent service. Was pleased with valuation of goods sent. Highly recommend this company
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    Mrs Gillian wilkins Kept you informed of progress very happy would recommend a freind

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