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

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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    Sharon Had a figure in mind and they just met that did take longer than I expected but once I excepted the money was paid within 24 hours (It does what it says on the tin)
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    Sharon Staples Was my first time using cash cow and I was very impressed. I received emails with up dates regularly. I felt the offer I was made was very fair and once accepted it was in my bank. Will certainly use them again
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    JH Clear, speedy process, reasonable offer for items. Money paid into the bank quickly.
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    Karen I had a perfect experience with vintage cash cow . Very quick with an offer. Constant communication via WatsApp I will be using them again ..
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    Paul Simm It was good to do business with you very easy to do. Will be useing you again good offers aswell. Very pleased with both offer.
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    Debbie Easy to use, communication was excellent and very helpful. I didn’t realise there was an expiry date on the length of time to send in. Lesson learnt - get stuff together then raise a label.
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    Edna Morris Excellent service, kept well informed every step of the way, extremely happy with my offer.
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    Richard Bull A brilliant very happy got a lot more than I was expecting very quick and easy to deal with customer service also great
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    Louise Tripos Great offer price and very prompt payment. Customer service rep was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
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    Denise Matthews Very easy when dealing with vintage cash cow - will definately use them again
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    Sue G Easy and clear process, good communication, fair prices
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    David Short Quick sending labels. And keep me updated with the process all the time
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    Dawn Bowdidge From start to finish , I sent a box just cleaning out my jewellery box , they tell you all the time what's happening along the way just stuff you never wear and it made me £374.00 pound , what's not to like from broken ...
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    Jean Bernhard You are a very efficient company and very prompt in your replies and organisation. I will definitely deal with you again. Thanks to all who made my experience so good!
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    Pedro Rosario Your company is a great deal to value to our unuse items and things at home and personal items. I am delighted that in return I have cash to spend on our daily needs. Looking forward to continue your kindness that helps ...
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    Stephen good communication kept me informed of status regards time scale etc will use Vintage in the future thankyou

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