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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    Coral Cox My experience was a very positive one. I was informed at every stage my parcel was at. And when I was given the outcome I was really happy with the offer I was given. A very good experience...thankyou
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    Dr M E Treby The company kept me informed about how long it would take them to value the contents of the box I sent, and processed the payment quickly once I had accepted their offer.
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    Jane Very pleasantly pleased with Vintage Cash Cow. Although took a little longer than expected, I was kept fully informed about the delays. Certainly I would recommend Vintage Cash Cow to any interested newbies.
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    Chris Bignell Correct price paid. It was probably a little more than I expected.
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    Mrs Rose Very easy to use Vintage Cash Cow. Phone conversation with a lovely lady who advised me on what to send off. Within a few days I had a message with a good cash offer that I was happy to accept. The money was in my ...
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    JohanneNesbitt Very helpful and negotiated final offer. Slower than had quoted but happy.
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    Edwina I was kept informed every step of the way . Professional service. I would not hesitate to use them again .
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    Susan Kelly So easy to do. Instructions and guidance very clear. Excellent communication with regular updates on how my box was progressing. Extremely happy with my offer and once accepted was in my account in 24 hours, cannot ...
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    Sarah Vintage Cash Cow takes all the pain out of dealing with lots of different dealers and there is value in things you wouldn’t think had any, like costume jewellery. Highly recommend them as the give good value on what you ...
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    Sheila B Easy to use very straightforward (once I managed to find an empty box😂). Will defo use again. I didn’t expect to get much of a payment for what I sent so I was really pleased with the amount I got. Will defo use ...
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    MAGGI BULLEN Good payment
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    Mrs T A Barnes So easy to use & very pleased with offer
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    Julie Salisbury They continually keep in touch with you. Very prompt payment when accepted
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    Joy Onions From start to finish brilliant service and communication.
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    Renate Freear Would have liked a little more money, but ok
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    Jim simple and easy

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