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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    Jacqui Smith-Gibbons Great service, kept up to date on progress and great offer for all my items. Would definitely recommend.
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    Mr Robert Nellies Good communication. Prompt payment after offer had been accepted
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    Maureen Having dithered about what to sell and where to sell for weeks the decision to talk to Vintage Cash Cow was a game changer. Friendly staff on the phone -real people, not robots - simple instructions about what to send, ...
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    Christine Mendum From the very start Vintage Cash Cow informed me by email & text when my box was received & how long it would take to assess all the items l sent. I was more than happy with the efficient service. Once everything was ...
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    Michael Lenz Easy to use. Pleasure to deal with.
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    Customer Great communication throughout the process good offer
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    Christine Excellent service from start to finish. Simple straight forward process. Kept informed at every step. Paid in 2 days as they promised.
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    Philippa Jackson The process was explained up front. It was a great help to have my box collected from home. Vintage Cash Cow were in regular contact and when I had a query staff were helpful. Top marks for convenience.
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    Sheila Banks The whole process was very easy. Very pleased with offer I got. Certainly use them again.
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    Ruth Cheyney So efficient ,very quick to tell me things were taking longer due to the amount of goods coming through to you. I also felt your offer was very fair, and I may well put another box together during the next few ...
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    Margaret Crossland There was quite a delay after sending my box until I got the offer, but I received a good price for my items
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    Ann Taylor Great Service
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    Dawn Mckenzie-Walker It was extremely easy and quick result. Very happy with service
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    Karen I I am very happy with my first experience with Vintage Cash Cow. Thank you. 😁 Instructions were easy to follow, and I am delighted with the amount of money I received for my box of bits and pieces. I have already found ...
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    Kenna Stewart It was such an easy transaction, plenty communication and once evaluated the money was in my account quickly. Have already recommended to friends and would definitely use again myself. Great service! 👍🏼
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