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.

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    Amanda Hughes I was delighted with the service I received and the way I was kept informed throughout the process. I had a turnout and found lots of odds and ends of jewellery and watches, I was going to throw them away as they were a ...
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    Mr Perks Very pleased with the cash offer, would use them again
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    Lorraine The communication was excellent, always updating. Quick shipment of envelope and even though there was a delay in response to quote they always kept you informed. My only disappointment was the final pricing as you ...
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    Virginia Burman Label arrived quickly. I was contacted continually at every stage. Very fair offer and money in my bank in a few days. Very happy
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    Frances Efficient and was kept informed of a minor delay. Pleased with the offer for a quantity of bits and pieces of jewellery (mostly earrings) that I was not going to wear again. Payment was very speedily in my account.
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    ann williams very professional & made the procedure simple x
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    Maggi Miller Absolutely brilliant. I rummaged through the house collecting all the items I have been meaning to dispose of for ages. Vintage Cash Cow supplied the pre paid label and arranged the collection day at my convenient ...
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    JodyRose Good offers accepted.. Paid to mg account very quickly… VERY Quick service.. & VERY CONVENIENT… Thank you
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    Stephen Walker Very easy and happy with the outcome
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    EVESON Very good communication at all times
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    David D The staff I dealt with throughout the process were both helpful and professional. We were happy with the offer that was made and accepted. This was the second time that I have used vintage Cash Cow and would have no ...
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    Rhonda Womer Quick getting postal cables lots of messages to tell you how far everything is going..second time sending a box great experience both times..
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    Christine Holland It does what it says on the tin. I didn't ask for details but didn't want any.
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    Nw Overall a competent service, was a little slower than I expected.
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    Flamingo Excellent service will use again
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    Elaine Maloney Excellent in every respect .. seamless. As a 71 year old my technical abilities are brilliant but the process was easy from sending for labels .. packing ..sending and waiting for an offer. The communication was good ...

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