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.

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    Jane Monk I only sent a few pieces of old jewellery, very slow to give me a price but I was happy with the price I eventually got and will find some more to send.
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    Dawn Hunt Was having a declutter and decided to send off a box. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised with what I was offered.
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    Mary Davidson It was perfect from start to finish. Very efficient service. Excellent communication throughout the whole transaction. Very fair price paid. I highly recommend Vintage Cash Cow. Quick payment once accepted.
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    M G MALLON Why are buyers increasingly expected to comment on the quality of service received during on-line purchases who have demonstrated their reputation being acceptable. If the service wasn’t acceptable buyers wouldn’t use ...
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    Sylvia Straight forward dealing. Fast and secure.
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    Bernadette Jones Provided a very professional service and I was kept updated by email and text message. I was pleasantly surprised by their offer for my items and would highly recommend if you are looking to get a good price for your ...
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    Diana Hopkins A great way to off load your old stuff and get a good price for it..
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    customer I was kept informed all the time, when the box was received, I was told my box was in a queue until my box was opened & accessed.
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    Susan Montgomery Vintage Cash Cow was so easy to use and offered me a good price for my i terms
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    customer Efficient and communicative. Easy to do. Enjoyable! Feeling a weight off my shoulders as finally finding a home for my granny’s valuables that nobody else wanted.
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    Cheryl Scanlon Paid above and beyond what I expected
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    Mr Carless Good communication. Would have liked feedback on which items were most valuable
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    Joanne Taylor Good service and valuation. Prompt payment.
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    Howard and Guy I have used Vintage Cash Cow a few times now and always happy with the service and valuations
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    Carol and Bill Kept me informed and happy with price.
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    Carol Barnett From me contacting them to getting an offer they kept in touch at every stage . Will definitely use again .

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