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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    Liz From beginning to end Vintage Cash Cow kept in touch regularly. They even arranged collection of my box from home! I was very pleasantly surprised at how decent they were with my offer, which I accepted! I certainly ...
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    Bonnie Fingleton A wonderful experience.
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    Ellie Clarke Speedy and pleasant experience. Communication was great from start to finish. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
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    Mrs Nash Second time of using vintage Cash Cow excellent service yet again. 👌
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    Keith What's not to like? They send labels, I fill a box, they send money. End of.
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    Robin Larvin Clarke The whole experience was very professional ,and I was messaged at every step of the procedure.However I was very dissapointed at the final settlement ,but I just could not be bothered with all the fuss of returns ,so I ...
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    Jane Reavell Very impressed with my first experience of Vintage Cash Cow. Very good information sent very promptly along with details for free sending. Fully informed of process with a satisfactory offer accepted with prompt ...
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    Steven Clark It was easy and I wasn’t using any of it and it gets recycled
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    Marilyn McCoy Kept informed on the progress of my box from start to finish money was in my bank account as promised within two days
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    Jane Easy to do , I packed the box and royal mail picked it up . Then I got the offer a few days after it arrived . Don't know if it was a fair price or not but it took the stress out of trying to get rid of stuff and we got ...
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    Tony Dixon Keeping us updated, hassle free getting rid of a lot of old toys, etc. good prices and very quick to pay out. Would recommend
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    Jane Quick and easy,no hassle
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    customer Very good company and pay a fair price and quick payment. I highly recommend
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    Tricia Dow Kept informed all the way through the process of sale,finishing with a great payment
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    Walden Easy to use, friendly staff. Kept informed every step of the way
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    Liz Milligan Hassle free and easy to send. Lovely 🥰 staff

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