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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    Diane Burniston Fast efficient service and a very fair price.
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    Torquay A very quick efficient service.
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    Susan Lawton Excellent service, always kept well informed and updated throughout the process. Would highly recommend.
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    Easy to navigate Cynthia I was kept fully informed at all stages and once I accepted the offer, the payment arrived in my account within 36 hours.
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    peggie Very easy to use. No costs involved. Frequent up dates
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    Jean Was fast people polite and informed plenty of up dates payment fair
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    Miss Marian Elger They kept me informed every step of the way and very quickly. Excellent service well done Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Lorraine Penaluna Really surprised at the experience from start to finish
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    Teresa Lewis Easy process. Happy with the valuation. Swift payment
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    Niki Louca The service was good overall but expected more for what I sent
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    Andrew Great communications keeping me updated through the process. Process is straightforward with no complications. Great job!
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    William Grey My first transaction with Vintage Cash Cow was an unqualified success. The. Company made me a very generous offer for my items and were very efficient, courteous and helpful at every point . I would recommend Vintage ...
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    Barbara Dodson Happy the box was delivered quickly telephone call from man telling me my offer take the offer think about it or they can send items back to me just awaiting my money to be paid into my account so far so good
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    Diane Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. There was good communication from VCC at all times. My box was collected, evaluated and I had an acceptable offer. If I find any more treasures in my cellar I will ...
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    Nigel Tomlin I had a very positive experience with Vintage Cash Cow. I sent in a mixture of old coins, jewellery and various bits of bric-a-brac that I had accumulated over the years. The whole process was very straightforward, with ...
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    Miss Deborah Godfrey It was quick, and easy to use. Keep reminding you to send your stuff! But that’s not a bad thing. Eventually, my label date expired so they arranged pick up by Royal Mail. That’s my reason for 4 stars and not 5. They ...

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