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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    Alex Sutherland Great help at all stages. Good price for stuff no longer of use to me.
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    Susan Tall Great communication including a very helpful phone call about what I could put in my box. Very pleased all round.
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    Mr Bernard Curran Excellent all round professional service
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    Georgina Vernon Extremely pleased with all aspects of my experience with Vintage Cash Cow from great communication from start to finish to very fair value for items and speed of payment into my bank. Will definitely use again
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    Linda Joyce Prompt service. Was contacted and kept informed of any delays. Once offer was accepted the amount was in my account within hours. Delighted with service. Thank you
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    Mrs Angela Porter Fast communication at every stage.
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    Ray Brumwell VERY AND QUICK SERVICE
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    M Harragin Very easy to use. Love the fact you are up dated on your journey.
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    Denise Hopley I was a bit unsure when I first decided to send things but from the beginning to the end it was so efficient and they kept you up to date all along. I will definitely be doing this again very soon.
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    Sally Tanner The people I spoke to were friendly and informative. They kept me updated as to what was happening and I was offered a good deal. Would recommend.
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    amanda palfrey Professional & very informative.
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    F A Cole I received the valuation which I accepted and the money was in my account within a few days.
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    steve deadman The communication with the Company was honest, frequent and helpful and the service positive. The valuation was a bit on the low side
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    TRUPRINT The process was easy to do. It took a while to value as I had sent quite a few items but I was updated regularly with what was happening. Once valuation was complete I recieved the money within 2 days.
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    Pat Beales Easy to use, quick response, pleasant experience from start to finish.
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    Sharon Excellent service, great communication- all round good experience

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