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.

  • TP stars
    Linda Rutterford Easy quick and happy with my pay out
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    Jenny Barton Experience was good kept me informed every step of the way from telling me the box was on its way when it got there how long it would take to value how much the value was if I accepted it payment details and how long ...
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    Tarina Brilliant thank you. 😘🌺
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    Leigh Nelson Really impressed with Vintage Cash Cow. The whole process was so easy and straightforward, and everything was dealt with really quickly. I was kept informed and the payment came through without any hassle. I thought ...
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    Claire Bristol Great very straightforward and happy with offer .
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    Alexandra Sing Very easy to follow instructions - bit too pushy but good to remind us that the postal label is time sensitive!
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    Lesley Very easy to send your items. You are updated from the moment it’s on its way and when it arrives at its destination .You are informed when you should receive the quote on your items then once accepted my monies were in ...
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    Maria Wootton Quick and Easy, Every questioned answered there and then. People I spoke too where great, polite and friendly All in all brilliant service Only one slight down side not sure when I will be receiving £20 gift card ...
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    brenda cartledge Good communication and a swift response.
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    Jane Mantle Very good service. Quick and a fair offer made for my box of items. Would use again
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    Heather Mitchell Great to get rid of stuff that was just sitting around. Quick response & money in the bank promptly just as you said.
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    Mark Hughes First time ive used Cash Cow and really easy to use,will use again.
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    Mrs Geraldine Goody Very good instructions for sending off my articles, simple and easy to post with free postage. I was kept informed every step of the way once my box had been received and I didn’t have to wait long for an offer for my ...
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    Cathy Evans Very good from start to finish! Well explained and received offer within a few days. Very happy with my experience and have recommended you
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    sandra beggs Such an easy process . All you need is a shoe box or something similar. They send you a prepaid postage label and you simply fill the box . They also give you a list of which items they take and which they don’t. ...
  • TP stars
    Gillian Chapman Excellent, was kept informed every step of the way, would definitely use again

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