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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    Susan Robertson It took some time to process as you are extremely busy and maybe overwhelmed by the responses from the public using your services. I have nothing to compare with so maybe a little naive as to what is or isn’t a good ...
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    Mrs Draper All as advertised except longer time to assess box. Otherwise good, straight forward experience.
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    Lin Lindley Great idea. Great company. Great service. Great after care. Just GREAT
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    Mary It was a reasonable experience though it took longer to be processed than expected.I am reasonably experienced in the value of my items value and was a bit disappointed that the information I wanted wasn't allowed to ...
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    Shirley Farnell Very good. Friendly and helpful. The service was good they kept me informed on everything they were doing every step of the way. The price was reasonable and payments was promt.
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    Annwen Lewis This was my second time using Vintage Cash Cow, process was easy, just packed everything in the same box and sent off with their free postage label. There was a longer delay the second time, but had regular updates from ...
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    Michael Inkpen This was my 4th box sent. Communication good throughout although times to produce the offer are lengthening. The offer was OK this time
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    Mrs Carole Cavanagh Excellent thank you so much.
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    Peter A Harrison Thank You for having integrity to keep me informed with the market.
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    Gail Bent Absolutely easy from start to finish . Fabulous communication . Very friendly and professional as well . Thankyou .
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    Eileen Davies Very swift service
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    Alison Wood Brilliant process from start to finish, so easy to do. Definitely recommend and will use again
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    Catherine Ker Helpful person on the phone when I had a question. There was a fortnight's wait for an offer on my box due to a large number of sellers, but VCC kept me updated with emails. I didn't feel under pressure to accept the ...
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    Jackie spillings Happy with the service, would have given 5 stars if it had been a little quicker after sending my box, however I was kept informed that it was taking longer than usual due to high numbers being sent in. Very happy with ...

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