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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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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    David Chilton Simple to use, very efficient service. Will use cash Cow again.
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    John Duff Very quick and efficient service
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    Sheila, Scotland Quick good service. Very happy with amount offered. Professional and business like organisation
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    jeanette brown So easy to use. Pack the box, postage paid for. I was very pleased with the offer made and it was in my account straight away
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    Customer Anon Very speedy service and got a very good price.
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    TW Easy to follow guide of things to sell. A little disappointed with value given.
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    ANNE HUNTER Excellent service prompt assessment and pay out
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    Miss l gray Very professional people with constant communication very satisfied
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    Rhona Good service. Very quick response
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    Sallyann Pearson I am so impressed with Vintage Cash Cow. This is a write up from the heart. I cannot believe that all you do is put your items into a box and have it collected for free. I sorted out vintage toys, jewellery, coins and ...
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    Geoffrey Daw No problem or hassle
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    Alicia Quick and easy to get rid of stuff. And you get paid for it! You can declutter without guilt as you are getting rid of unwanted stuff without adding to landfill.
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    Jane Fast, efficient and got a fair price for my goods. Sent parcel on Monday, got text Tuesday letting me know it had arrived, offer on Thursday and the money was in my account Friday. Now I'm going to start finding what ...
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    Elizabeth Dyson Great experience. Very quick to respond on receiving my items and a very prompt response with an offer.
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    Kathleen Hunter Vintage cash cow is 1st class no hassle at all. Its my 1st time and was more than happy with everything from requesting a pack,posting,correspondence and my valuation which was in my bank account in less than 2 days
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    Helen Guy It was easy from start to finish, the label came in a few days, I boxed up my items and received an offer soon after they had received my things. They kept me up to date and then once an offer was made and accepted the ...

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