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

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    Frank Very good service get a label find a box fill up post it get paid. Top marks
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    Janet Alexandra Tuckey found the whole process very easy to do When I did have a query the staff were extremely helpful and quickly put my mind to rest I will definitely use Cash Cow again Thank you for an amazing service
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    Fiona MacDonald Very smooth process, they kept me updated on where my box was at and provided a guide book to what I could put in the box. Very helpful and good process
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    Gail Bridges Efficient towards the end, a bit slow at the start
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    Fiona Roberts I received regular emails letting me know in a lovely manner about experts checking my valuables. I got a phone call to announce the valuation of my pieces and was presently surprised what I’d be receiving. Would ...
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    SandieG I was a bit sceptical originally, but am extremely happy with offer, which I accepted. Very efficient, cash in my account the next working day. Would definitely recommend and send a second box
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    Wendy Allan I had various items of jewellery needing to find a good home which were my mothers who passed away recently. Vintage cash cow has been a god send as they sort through these items and give a price which you can accept or ...
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    Lynn Smith was a bit concerned when I sent box off,bad reviews and bad press so I thought maybe not the best idea, im in my 70s had collected a lot of watches over the years,plus good costume jewellery, so quite alot of stuff ...
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    Mrs Rogers Dealt with these people twice now and never had a problem. Kept informed right through and have found their offers very reasonable. Trust completely.
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    Claire Evans I’m very happy with my experience with Vintage Cash Cow. Kept me up to date at every stage and it was a prompt payment. Thank you
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    Lynsay Burke Great service! I was kept well informed every step of the way
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    Hollie Gunter Easy process with guidance

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