Items we're unable to accept

While we buy thousands of valuables daily, we can't accept these modern, electrical, fragile or offensive items. 

Call FREE: 0800 246 1111Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm

items-we-dont-buy

As seen in...

  • Royal Mail
  • Sky
  • The Telegraph
  • The Guardian
  • Saga

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.

Contraband_icon

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

How-it-works-step-1
Order your free postage pack
This includes your free postage labels and a handy guide to help you maximise your box value.
How-it-works-step-2
Pack your items into a box
Pack a box with all your unwanted valuables, even broken and tangled items are accepted.
How-it-works-step-3
Send your box for free!
Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
How-it-works-step-4
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
    Janie Withey We were amazed at how quick the whole process was very satisfied thankyou
  • TP stars
    Mrs Gillian BROWN Genuinely honest, got rid of clutter which I thought was really not worth anything, surprised buy the offer presented to me and gladly accepted. Thank you 🙏
  • TP stars
    Shelley Smith Informed and helpful
  • TP stars
    Lewis Leeder Great service and cash offers and quick easy to use and fast 👍
  • TP stars
    Michael Acton To know our things are being valued by professionals is a great incentive to use vintage the price I received was good the first time and second time roughly what I expected I’ve now sent another box and have one more ...
  • TP stars
    Paul Arthur William Eade They keep you up to date all the time you don't wait long for an offer. They are very helpful on the phone.
  • TP stars
    Tara Jennings Great experience and quick response and good communication from vintage cash cow from moment dropped off at post office,will use again .
  • TP stars
    Mrs Trower Really good service again. I would definitely recommend Vintage Cash Cow. Thank you.
  • TP stars
    Sandra Marchant Easy to use and good communication all through the process.
  • TP stars
    Karen Lockhart Very easy process, communication great , prompt valuation and payment
  • TP stars
    Maxinerobertsoutlook.com rober They were really gud and let me know how it was going with updates I was very pleased with the price aswell thanku.
  • TP stars
    Denise Underwood Was very sceptical at first but sent my box in with just a few old watches ,little ornaments and just a bit of costume jewellery,very happy with price vintage cash cow paid
  • TP stars
    MRS GINGER Very pleased with the offer and accepted it,didn’t have to wait to long and very pleasant people.
  • TP stars
    Susan Lots of communication along the way
  • TP stars
    Julie Hodgetts Sent a box of unwanted items,,, within days of sending it,,, cash cow made me an offer,,, I couldn't refuse,,,, absolutely over the moon with my offer,,, and knowing someone else will be using it,,,, No landfill ...
  • TP stars
    Christine Rothwell Very easy transaction. They were very busy so kept me up to date at every stage. I felt their offer was fair so accepted it and the funds were in my account within 24hrs

FAQs

Ask us anything, and we'll reply as soon as possible

Our friendly online customer support team will answer your questions seven days a week.