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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    Steve Saunders Carried out what they said on advert. Advised on all stages of assessment and payment.
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    Pauline Buchanan easy and quick
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    sheena hood They dealt with us very quickly and positive on what we received a very knowledgable firm to work with good service and payment was good and price was very good
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    helen byrne Very responsive service from Vintage Cash Cow colleagues, great communication and very easy to use. My box was picked up from home as it was quite heavy, at the given time. Clear updates throughout and very quick ...
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    James You did what you said you would do. Label came on time . Post office was easier than buying a stamp! Parcel assessed and offer made in good time. Payment in bank equally speedily. Very easy and efficient process ...
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    Suz No problems, everything good. Thanks
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    Anne Easy to contact by telephone and very helpful service.
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    John Rainbow A quick, easy and well organised service. Communication was excellent throughout. Pricing was great, and the acceptance and payment process was very easy. I will definitely be using Vintage Cash Cow again
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    Mrs Pauline Brewer Excellent service all round thanks.
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    Mr James Fox Prompt service, keeping you informed at all stages, from time posted to completion of transaction. Would not hesitate to use again.
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    tina Paine Very easy and straight forward was kept informed by regular texts and emails would definitely use again . Thank you very much
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    VictoriaH Quick sending postage label. Regular contact via email updates. Prompt reviewing items sent. Competitive price offered. Efficient and speedy payment process.
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    PK Customer communications are excellent.
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    Sarah brown Quick, good communication throughout.
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    Gail Clarke Fast efficient service. Communication was also excellent.

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