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

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    Mike good communication regular updates and friendly people to speak to would use again very impressed
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    Audrey Podlinski After a slow start after they received my box everything was done quickly & money paid into my account as soon as I accepted the offer. Would certainly recommend Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Shona R It took lo ger than I thought for the valuation, however, I was kept informed all the time. When I was given my offer, I was pleasantly surprised and accepted it. The funds were in my account the next day. I will use ...
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    Amanda Fairly good communication. Box lable had to ask 3 times. Long time for box to be assessed.3 weeks. Otherwise all good
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    Claire Cooper Really easy to do and pretty quick to make an offer. It was so easy!
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    Maria Wright Friendly staff. Kept me updated as to the process of my parcel via text, email and WhatsApp. Was told it might take a little longer which was fine because of the communications. I was well happy with my quote as it was ...
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    Robert McGregor It was a simple process. The valuation was fair and it started me de-cluttering the house.
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    Denize Hine Great communication from start to finish. A decent amount offered for the goods would definitely recommend.

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