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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    Mike good communication regular updates and friendly people to speak to would use again very impressed
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    Audrey Podlinski After a slow start after they received my box everything was done quickly & money paid into my account as soon as I accepted the offer. Would certainly recommend Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Linda Sargent Vintage Cash Cow was brilliant from start to finish it’s all so easy it took about 3 weeks to receive my offer as they were very busy but they kept me informed throughout I was delighted with my offer and would ...
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    D Beardsley Kept me updated as were very busy, but pleased with the outcome, have used cash cow several times and always happy with the service I have received.
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    Sue muir Keeping me informed at all levels excellent service and prompt payment thank you
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    Mandy Overson Such an easy way to clear out some clutter. I was a little sceptical at first but it turns out I didn’t need to worry at all. I packaged everything and sent it all free of charge. They kept me updated throughout the ...
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