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

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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    Karen Shelton Very easy to do. Updates regularly and was offered a great price 😊👍
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    Sharon Locke Very pleased with amount given and was going to throw it away. So pleased I didn’t and have now give. Someone the opportunity to use the items. It was mostly jewellery, costume jewellery and bits and pieces.
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    Mary Everything was very easy and straightforward got a good price very pleased will use cash cow again
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    Kathleen Great service, received much more cash than I expected & it was in my account the same day, really pleased.
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    Carol Prompt attention to my parcel, kept up to speed with progress, and a good price paid for my items.
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    SHeila Sherrard-Smith Excellent service.kept informed throughout. Will recommend. Very satisfied customer
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    Elaine I decided to contact vintage cash cow as I’d inherited a bag of costume Jewellery and other items from my great Aunt, all sorts of types of jewellery some still in original boxes. I thought I might get £250 but was ...
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    David Roberts Everything made really easy from start to finish. No complicated instructions regular updates and Everything sorted and completed within a few days. Brilliant experience..
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    s whitford Speed in price and payment excellent. I have told everyone I know about Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Alison Brothwell The whole process was properly explained and ran very smoothly. I was very happy with it, was offered a price near what I had expected, and received the money within 2 days of accepting the offer. It is good to know ...
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    Margaret Jennings Everything went really smoothly from start to finish. Most impressive. Good customer service - and a speedy and efficient experience. Thank you.
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    Pat Forsyth Easy and quick. Offered a fair price and accepted it with thanks. Highly recommend this service
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    Karen Speedy service
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    Cheryl Hart easy to do really quick and efficient service.
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    Elizabeth Jukes The selling process was well-explained and simple to follow. Communication at every step of the process was excellent - timely, clear and friendly.
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    Ralph John Charman Quick & easy service. Very happy with outcome.

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