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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    Maureen Randall . Quick response from my email . Kept in contact with progress of valuation of items . Easy postage. . Given plenty time to sort out goods and posting. . I was happy with valuation of my items. . If it were possible, ...
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    Catherine Ireland The sevice was great and I didn't have to wait long for a valuations on my goods.
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    Sarah Frequent updates. Fast payment.
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    Liz Lawson So Easy and Straightforward. The offer I received was realistic and I was happy to accept. I was kept informed every step of the way, from receipt of parcel to payment. Would definitely use Cash Cow again 😊
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    Linda Seeley I was kept informed on a regular basis! Happy with the outcome! Thank you
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    Jane N Tony Stevens Great service - was a very easy process and was fab that someone came to pick parcel up as it was a large box. Happy with final result too - would highly recommend
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    Shaelyn Ward Easy to use, efficient and quick Will use again
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    Hazel Hemsley Excellent in every way.Cannot fault this company. Communication throughout outstanding. Kept me updated regularly. Written information sent out really clear together with free postage labels. I opted for free home ...
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    Jim Daye Basically I’m satisfied with how the sale went, although it took longer than expected to get an offer.
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    Supermum Found some old books while sorting the garage out and sent them off free of charge to vintage cash cow . I was kept up to date from start to finish . Would definitely use again
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    Mrs Fisher It was so simple from start to finish you send your parcel they let you know a price you accept money goes straight into your account so easy would recommend
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    Louisestewart Quick service and a good price
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    Yvonne Keith I had not done anything like this before, but everything was made easy, there was no pressure one way or the other. I phoned to ask a question and was given the answer promptly and politely. I would use this company ...
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    Elaine Blewitt Used previously and really pleased with result. Didn’t know what to expect this time as what I sent was very nichè. However very pleased with the offer and accepted straight away. Quite took longer than advertised but ...
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    Anthony Proud Brilliant I disposed of old cameras binoculars some pewter tankards and my wife's broken gold chains, I was delighted with the offer, thank you
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    Jayne Took a while because they were busy but happy with the valuation. Payment was prompt too. Week definitely use again.

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