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.

  • TP stars
    David Herring Does what it says it does
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    Sandra They kept me informed all the way through the process, happy with the valuation, money to be deposited within 3 days
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    SJM Great service, was a slight delay in evaluating my goods but it was explained why and I was kept informed of the progress regularly so I was happy with that. 😊 Also a fair price was offered .
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    glory I appreciate the offer although my first box valuation was below what I expected even the second box which had three gold rings with diamonds were poorly valued. The custom jewel were brand new although I can’t fathom ...
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    Carol Excellent customer service. Provided frequent updates of where my box was located. Very happy happy with outcome, payment in bank account as soon as I accepted offer. Delighted with Vintage Cash Cow service.
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    Norma I had never used this company and I have to say I was a little sceptical but I needn't have been. From start to finish everything was seamless. The only thing I provided was a box to send my items. Postage was paid for ...
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    Mrs Pierce Wrexham Easy to use. Kept informed throughout the whole process . Very polite when speaking to agents.
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    Stephen Page This is a great way for getting rid of items, that have little value. I thought I would have been offered a bit more, but I didn’t want the items back. I don’t know what they would be like with things a value, like gold ...
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    MrsSandraFord Kept informed by text and email along the journey. Payment received promptly
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    Helen Clear communication, fast turnaround, easy process
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    Mervyn Ashford I was a little gutted that I didn’t get what I was hoping for, but it was only about £40 short. I then took into account the postage and the cost of someone valuing the items, and the fact that these were unwanted/no ...
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    Mrs Veronica Huque This company has got excellent customer care. They keep you informed every step of the way of how your items are being handled and everyone you talk to never talks down to you always speak with respect and this is very ...
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    Avril Whyte Sent my parcel was kept updated on the progress, received an offer and accepted.
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    Mrs Ann Noble The company kept in contact at all stages of the process. Even payment was quick. Thank you Vintage Cash Cow I would use this company again
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    Mrs sarah fanning VCC was very easy to use, initial info arrived quickly, box I sent off tracked all the way, kept up to date on progress and the price offered exceeded what I thought I’d get. Very happy
  • TP stars
    Bill Wilson Professional, easy, good customer service

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