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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    Brenda It was so easy, ordered my package, boxed up my items sent it off free of charge then I received an offer for my package.
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    Mrs Dudley I found the information in the brochure a great guide to what I could include and was kept updated about timescales and how things were progressing
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    . . It was an easy and quick process. Very simple instructions and the money paid very quickly
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    Mr Alan Scholz Taylor Excellent, customer service. Got more than I thought I would get. Was very pleased
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    Christine The service was quick and professional,
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    Carol Janssen Very smooth all through the process from boxing goods until the items were received
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    Mary Hardgrave Very easy to use with good communication every step of the way
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    Margaret Jones Very clear instructions on how to proceed and customer service personnel who were clear, concise and friendly
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    Melanie Winder Very efficient Everything happened as they said it would
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    Jane Blunden Really pleased with this service . It was quick reliable and very professional . Easy to do and very clear instructions. Grace from vintage cash cow was so kind and very easy to talk to . Thank you vintage cash cow ...
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    Mal Willers Sent in lots of old costume jewellery, some silver plated bits a couple of old watches. Was very pleased with the offer will definitely use them again.
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    fiona groom Excellent service as always. One more box (I think!) to go!
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    Sally Webb I was very happy with the experience, postal label arrived within a few days & I was given 21 days to sort & pack my consignment ready for postage. The posted box arrived back to Cash Cow within a few days. My ...
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    neil soley Great communication all the way through,and I was given a fair price for what I had to sell.
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    Lynne Friendly, efficient and very fair. Would recommend without hesitation.
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    tracy They kept me informed on a regular basis easy pick up and got offer really quick and money was in my bank the same day would definitely recommend and use again

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