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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    CustomerMrs I. Craigie Box collected from my home. Promptly valued and money in my bank account within 2days
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    Pauline Charlton The prompt way you dealt with my box and your offer
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    Mr M Jackson Fairness and speed and i will be using the your service again also one off my Daughters is interested in your company
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    Elizabeth Granger I am happy with the service will definitely use again.
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    Clifford Jones Cash cow were helpful from start to finish,and I thought the price for my items was fair I would definitely use them again.
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    Rob Grattan Very simple process. The most difficult job was finding a suitable box to put all my unwanted stuff in! The instructions were clear on what they wanted and what they DIDN'T want. I put the labels they sent on my box of ...
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    Karen Muhl Quick and easy with constant updates along the way. After accepting the offer, payment was in the bank within 2 days.
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    Malc Redd Once again an easy process from start time finish and a very pleasing amount received.
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    David Lofting This was my first experience with Vintage Cash Cow and I am very impressed! The procedure was very easy to follow and I was happy with the quote on my Box. I will definitely use the service again and will recommend it ...
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    Carole Berry Delighted with the experience! From start to finish I felt looked after and this was my second parcel! I was so pleased after I got my first offer, I was confident to do it again and once again, the offer was prompt and ...
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    Sandra Chell Easy, straightforward & a fair price paid
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    Sandra Perry When I first applied I was sent every thing I needed to know from what I could send and paid postage. I think the hardest thing was trying to find a box to fit it all in 😂. They received it next day and I was informed ...
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    Jayne I just threw a few pieces of gold and silver jewellery, a silver plated rea set, some silver plated napkin rings and some old coins into a box. I did not expect the money ones offered it was more than acceptable.
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    Teresa quick and easy
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    Linda Savarese Thoroughly believable and trustworthy . Very rapid response and prompt payment.
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    Lorna Litchfield The whole experience was so easy and pleased with what I was offered. Receiving the funds was so quick and easy too

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