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

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    Colin Doody First class set up everything was very professional from start to finish will definitely be using them in the future
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    Kent Tuesday- sent parcel Wednesday- they received parcel Thursday- made me an offer Saturday- money in bank Perfect
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    Amy Cook I've always had a really positive experience using Vintage Cash Cow. The process is really simple. You can use any box and just put the labels on. They contact you really quickly and the offers have always been really ...
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    Mrs Anne Gardner Pleased with the quick service and outcome.
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    Mr Reader very quick,good price
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    Denise Whiteside Very quick service. My box was assessed as soon as it arrived and I was sent a fair offer. The money was in my bank the same day. Would definitely use Vintage Cash Cow again.
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    Maggie Brearey Clearing out of items which were no longer used , put into a box and posted with a pre paid label , an offer was made and accepted , Easy done and profit made and going to a charity , Thankyou
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    Charlotte Dexter All very eady
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    Ms Caroline Mitchell Promt service, easy to deal with and delighted with outcome
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    Doreen Lockhart Excellent service
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    Robin Cooper It took quite a while to get my starter pack, but after two attempts it eventually arrived. Once I despatched my box I got a quote within a few days and once accepted the money was paid into my account the same day. The ...
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    Dorothy Thomas Excellent service

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