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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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.

  • TP stars
    Vivien Blaikie Good service
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    MR PETER BRIGGS-WALKER Efficient service and received a fair offer, very straight forward
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    Misty The lady was very helpful and in good will she rounded up the figure and I was very happy with that. Thanks for being so gracious.
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    Jane Daniels Simple easy to follow instructions
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    Karen Very good experience. Easy to send items off and kept informed all the way through. Sent me an offer after week or so which was acceptable. Money was in my bank 2 days later. I would definitely recommend them
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    Jane Bailey The service was both friendly and efficient. I received texts with updates at every stage of the transaction. I would thoroughly recommend Vintage Cash Cow Cow to friends and family.
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    Ms Deborah Dunn Easy to send kept up to date with what happening.quick response.quick payment.
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    Julie Cass Dealt with quickly from sending out the postage labels, updates that the package was on its way to you, received, being assessed and a fair price, paid quickly. Thank you!
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    Sheilagh Webb Great communication, efficient postage system, offers in time stated, payments on time. It would be nice if we didn’t need to put personal details in each time if you have them already! But no big deal.
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    Elizabeth Smith I had no idea of the value in my box so I was delighted with your offer
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    Kathryn Phelps I was treated very well by the people at Vintage Cash Cow, my box didn't contain expensive jewellery but the service I got was first rate. I was pleased with the amount I was offered.
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    Florence Elizabeth a timely transaction . Whole thing done & dusted within a week or so including the payment to my bank. the price as before a bit under what i had hoped for .
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    customer Have yet to see whether I have been paid for my treasures yet or not.
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    Miss Nicola Scrafton Great service very quick lots of communication
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    Christine Moseby Easy to use and a swift responce with a valuation and the money was in my bank account in a few days. I was slightly disapointed with the valuation though.
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    John A Clear communication, prompt service, easy process and fair valuation followed by prompt payment.

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