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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    Mr David Watson amount agreed for items was quickly paid into my bank account
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    Angela Davies Efficient Service with excellent communication throughout and satisfactory valuation with prompt payment.
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    jean Easy to use and the offers are generous. I would recommend.
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    J Leach Vintage,help a lot. To get bit out ofvthe house i dont need. Very happy with them. Wilp soon have to ask for another label.
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    Jennifer Baker I was kept informed of progress through the process and then made a very fair offer. Far more than I was expecting. There was no pressure to accept the offer. Once I had accepted the money was in my bank account the ...
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    Debra Smith Everything was great with service and communication. I thought the valuation was fair but on the low side
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    Mr Page The whole transaction from start to finish was very smooth. You did just what you said you would do and paid on time. So thank you. Michael
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    Mary-Jane Jones It was great to find somewhere to not only take inherited unwanted/unsuitable items but get cash for them. Easy to send the package at my local Post Office. I appreciated the advice of receipt and keeping me informed of ...
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    Mrs Patricia Dowsing I was disappointed with the cash back as their was a lot of silver in my box but accepted anyway but not what I was expecting.
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    Karen Horwood Very happy with the whole process
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    Malcolm Great service and the staff are excellent in their work,thank you
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    elizabeth glover VCC made the whole experience so easy to use, from the phone call with very helpful tips and explanations and keeping in contact to let you know what was happening to your box. The offer was one i accepted and payment ...
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    Peter kenyon Great to use to get rid of things if you're in a rush. Well organised
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    Judith I was a bit cautious when using Vintage Cash Cow but I have been very pleasantly surprised, the entire process was smooth and easy, and I’m really happy with the value of my box. As soon as I accepted the offer the ...
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    Shui Lam The service was really easy to use. The postal label, with all the relevant information, arrived in the post within a few days of the order. I boxed it all up and sent the box off in a post office. The offer with a ...
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    Pat Wintle There was plenty of good information about what items were acceptable. It was useful having email reminders to get the package sent off before the postage label expired. I’m not sure if the valuation was realistic for ...

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