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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    dave wickenden efficient handling
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    lisa fitzjohn Excellent service. I got offered more than I was expecting. Was very pleased with my offer and accepted it. Would use vintage cash cow again in the future.
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    Teraza Roger The service provided from start to finish was excellent everything was straightforward the service provider was extremely helpful and friendly the service was prompt and everything was on time and the offer they gave me ...
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    Sheila Gardner The process was speedy and simple
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    Jackie Very good, easy process. Fair offer for goods. Received funds 24 hours later. Would highly recommend.
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    L Jordan Excellent service from start to finish. The Adviser on the phone was very professional, I was kept upto date every step of the way , I was offered a good price, the money was in my account within two days what ...
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    caroline Wilson Good communication throughout
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    juliet1989 I am very pleased with the amount of money I received from Vintage cash cow. The things I put in my box were just lying in drawers and were items I did not need. Some of the things came from elderly parents who had left ...
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    Barbara This is an incredibly easy service to use. You just need time to fill a box with your items and get it dropped off or collected. I was absolutely astounded at the offer I was made for what I considered to be pretty ...
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    MRS Easy in every way, all sorts of different objects taken and cleared at once and good price given. Whats not to like. X
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    Louise Herridge I’ve used Vintage Cash Cow three times and every time I’ve received prompt service and the cash I received came in really handy. Excellent service, would highly recommend this to anyone
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    Mrs Tarr Fast service with good communication.
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    Guest Ordering the paperwork was easy and arranging for home pick up was a great bonus and so easy Lots of communication from Vintage CC during and after Amount offered was a little less than expected however I was happy to ...
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    Sueb The speed of response and the offer was excellent. I was very pleased with the outcome.
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    Suzanne Thomas-Duff Easy to send items. Quick delivery. Good price offered.
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    MrsC Free postage, Fast turnaround and happy with the offer.

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