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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    James Cotton Good service
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    Jane Excellent service….. Kept us informed….. Gave us a good price….. Happy Customer.
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    Peter It was so easy to do, and such a help with free postage. I was kept informed with e-mails, and the offer I had was more than I expected. The money went straight into my bank account. Excellent service.
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    customer Excellent service Smooth process
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    Renee Grugel The whole process was very easy, and the service is excellent
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    Sandra Hartnup I found the whole thing very easy, efficient and appreciated the regular updates whilst box was being stored and assessed. An excellent service and pleased with theresult.
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    Sandra Rourke I was impressed with ease of service, payment offered and speed the money reached my account.
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    John Alcock Ability to package up various items and allow Vintage Cash Cow time to assess their value, totally free of charge….
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    Paula Maclean Good service, kept me up to date about my goods, took longer than expected but I was very pleased with the amount of money I received. I gave 4 stars only because I was bombarded with communications which I felt were ...
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    Wendy Dakin The items I sent to Vintage Cash Cow were found hidden in drawers that we had just forgot about. I had a figure in my head that I would have been happy with. I kept getting updates as they were busy with many boxes ...
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    keith weeks A very professional business
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    CAM I HAVE USED VINTAGE CASH COW SEVERAL TIMES AND BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THE VALUATIONS AND ACCEPTED THEM . THEY MADE PAYMENT INTO MY BANK VERY PROMPTLY. I WAS HAPPY.
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    Mary Donaldson Effortless! I wandered around the house finding things I no longer wanted. Half filled a shoe box and posted it. Before long I was over £300 better off and referred a couple of friends and received M&S vouchers. The ...
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    Jennifer Craig I was kept updated from them receiving my box till I was given my offer. Never felt forgotten about. When I received my offer it was more than I expected and accepted it straight away. The money went into my account ...
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    Ruth Griffey it is quick and easy to use, kept me up to date on a regular basis with my box

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