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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    Mrs Lynne Threadgold Prompt reply offering money. I accepted and money was paid into bank. I was very impressed with the whole experience and will use again
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    Margaret Kept informed with what was happening with my box. Very prompt valuation and payment.
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    Mrs Horsley Great service friendly staff and updates throughout the process
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    Glynn Easy process,kept informed and prompt payment 👍
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    Stewart Anderson After two years of uncertainty and making little progress by other methods, I sent in a box of odds- some I knew values of many I did not. Cash Cow have to make a profit but as a simple means of moving classic " junk ...
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    dianne glegg Great communication quick settlement and pleased with my offer so much so ive ordered another
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    Gillian Moreton customer It is the first time that I have used Vintage Cash Cow and I asked for the box to be picked up from the house and when it was taken they kept in touch every step of the way!!!From when it went into their system,to when ...
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    Harriet Brilliant service and I’m already planning to fill up my next box!! I got £100 and I’m so happy x
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    Graeme Prompt service both in sending out the label and delivering cash to my bank account
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    Louise Medder The low offer I received from Vintage Cash Cow was quite frankly a shock. However, it wouldn't have been if I visited the 3 review websites I viewed BEFORE I declined the offer. As far as I can see, on all the sites, ...
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    C A Jackson The whole process was simple and easy. I was informed when my parcel had been received and the processing of it. I was happy and accepted the offer for my items.
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    Christine Smooth experience informed along the way prompt payment. Excellent service.
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    Sue Gill Great service and a fair price for my items.
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    QASIM OMAR Very happy to deal with vintage cash cow i would definitely recommend everyone to try thier service
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    Marion Boyd This was my first time using Vintage Cash Co. The whole process was easy, well explained and I was kept up to date with everything. I will definitely use it again and happy to recommend it to friends and family.
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    Margaret Martin Very happy with the whole experience. The process was quick and easy, communication was excellent throughout, and payment was made promptly. I’d definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again!.

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