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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    Cheryl I decided to give Vintage Cash Cow a go after I saw the ads on TV. I have reached the age now where I have gathered alot of "stuff" mostly things that belonged to relatives no longer with us. Virtually all of it tucked ...
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    Karen Nisbett Vintage Cash Cow from first contact kept in touch through the whole process. Easy to follow from beginning to end. Communication by email, text and an initial call. Never felt left alone. I love their ethos and I felt ...
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    Karen Coutts Easy to use. Sent box and received good offer
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    Lesley Bulcock Letting me know that you were busy and my parcel hadn’t been dismissed. It would have been good to know the value of the items.
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    Tina Phelps The whole process was very simple. I was very pleased with the offer I got for the jewellery I sent and the money was transferred to my bank account the following day. I would certainly use this service again.
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    Peter Davies It was very good service would definitely recommend
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    catherine woolley Easy to do at no cost to you Kept informed of progress of valuation Pleasantly surprised of valuation offered
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    Judith Addison All good, quick response and kept me up to date with the whole process. I was happy with the offer and it was quickly transferred to my bank account once I accepted.
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    chris matthews Excellent service ,and communication
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    tracy jackson The communication was really good and prompt
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    TERRY Efficient, friendly.
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    Elizabeth Donaldson The whole procedure was easy and most importantly I trusted it👌
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    Lucy Spice Such good communication, letter was sent out fast. My goods were received fast and the outcome was great. I will continue to use! And recommend to everyone I know
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    Annie Very professional, kept me informed and once I accepted their price, I was paid very swiftly. Five stars for Vintage Cash Cow I will certainly be using your services again. Thank you.
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    mandy Great company an easy to use!
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    Dawn Padwick Second parcel. I’m as pleased as I was last time. I could well be back.

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