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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    Jennifer Hunter Such an easy and smooth process, from ordering labels to booking a collection from home. Good communication from Vintage Cash Cow and quick payment, with choice of payment method
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    Judith Chester Very quick response from yourselves. It was so easy to take the box to the post office, and you soon got in touch, in regular intervals, to let me know what was going on.
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    mickall The whole experience for a first time user was very good, all ran smoothly, many thanks
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    Ali Quick efficient and fair.
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    Marilyn Quick responsive and efficient service
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    Karen L Dugmore Fabulous service and prompt payment. I will use this service again.
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    Michele Battisson Good communication. Keeping you informed at each stage. Excellent service.
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    Mandy Boaz So quick and simple, just as they state
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    Maz Brochure and postage instructions easy to follow. Whole transaction was completed in a timely fashion and was professional and friendly.
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    Susie Esmond Rees Easy to navigate and paid up on time
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    customer My initial experience wasn't good. I contacted Cashcow 2 times to request labels and didn't get them. I telephoned them on the 3rd occasion and successfully received the labels. From then on my experience was great. ...
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    Gill from Rotherham The process was quick and easy and, once I confirmed I was happy with their offer, the money was in my account within 2 days of acceptance.
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    Simon Whittle The whole process was very quick and easy. The offer was very fair and payment was prompt, same day.
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    customer I sent in some lego, jewellery and watches. I was surprised at the speed of the process and I was happy with the offer
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    Mrs Hewitt I was kept informed at every step of the way and when I spoke to someone there, they were so helpful and cheerful. It was a real pleasure to deal with them.
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    Louise Smith A very professional and straightforward service to use, from making initial contact online, receiving a welcome telephone call and information pack through the post, to the offer for our items and final payment. Once ...

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