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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Peter Very quick and a fair price was paid. Would certainly use you again. Many thanks.
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    Christine Fantastic service from start to finish! The collection was quick and hassle-free, and I was kept updated throughout. The offer was fair, and the payout came through fast. A really smooth, trustworthy experience – highly ...
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    Karen Quick and easy
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    Ian Brilliant service Very straight forward and easy
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    Patricia norma Morrison Excellent staff very helpful would definitely recommend the Vintage Cash Cow
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    customer Hi just posted another box to you
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    Jean ELLIOTT Quick and easy to use. Helped me get rid of some things that I had no idea where to send.
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    Carolyn So easy! Filled a box with odd old items found in the attic. Mailed it off with the free label supplied by Cash Cow and within seven days was offered over £250 for everything. What’s not to like!!
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    Marie Nolan Very helpful, friendly, and polite, and a very prompt reply
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    Carol Roberts Easy process. Great communication. Will definitely use again and recommend. Thank you. 😊
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    Consumer Very fast service. Sent my box off on Thursday, money was in my account Friday evening and yes the next day. I didn’t think the stuff was worth anything but hey, it’s worth a try. Very easy to deal with and excellent ...
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    Richard It was so straight forward and easy for me to get the label and information and so quick to send my box to you and then for you to give me a price and then for me to receive the money.very much appreciated.
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    Janette Fox Fab service quick and efficient
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    margaret saunders Efficient and knowledgeable
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    joey g Vintage cash cow were amazing, I don’t normally do reviews but felt I had too, the process was so easy to do, just box up your items and send it free by post, I only waited a few days from them receiving the box to ...
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    Mrs Sandra Good communication , great free postage . Happy with the offer and was paid immediately ! Would do again !

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