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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    Marion Joyce I was very surprised by the amount I received from cash cow, for what I thought was basic broken jewellery and other jewellery which did have a value to it. Very pleased, definitely use cash cow again should I have more ...
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    Michelle Johnson Fantastic communication, great service
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    Jan A very easy process. Sent off some bits and pieces and a few weeks later got a nice little offer with prompt payment into my account. Will definitely be sending more stuff soon.
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    Elaine Ferry It seems to take a long time to get an offer, I was a little disappointed , but still accepted it
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    Tsuppa Very fast constant contact to let you no how they are doing highly recommended
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    lucy bailey Easy to use and understand helpful staff in enquiries kept well informed all through the process
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    CC Selling my items with Vintage Cash Cow was a very positive experience. They kept me updated via Text on the progress of my Box. All the way during transit and when the items were being checked before they made me an ...
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    Dorothy Norman Kept up to date with progress. Helpful staff.
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    Isla princess Easy to use pleased with outcome
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    J LILLIE Very good service. Excellent communication, honest.Good evaluation. Very prompt payment.
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    Mike was kept informed as to what was in progress good offer which was accepted pleased with the result would use again
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    SH Ease of sending, and a great offer for pieces I may have popped to the dump!! Thank you
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    Leah Very good communication throughout. Excellent customer service. Very prompt payment.
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    lorraine maddocks A very easy to follow way of making cash from unwanted items. I was kept updated all the way as to what was happening. The offer I received was much more than I was expecting so very happy with that and once I accepted ...
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    Mrs Jill Parkes Everything was good from start to end you get your box sent it off and then got updates from company, then made me an offer and was in the bank within days excellent service. The items I sold were in a drawer for years ...
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    Chris Harris Great service & communication resulting in a fantastic offer which was paid promptly after happily accepting ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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