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

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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    Susan Thomson Straightforward and easy to use from start to finish I have no idea what my items were worth but was willing to except your offer rather than put back in the loft for another 25years and more
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    Stan Simpson I was pleased because they did exactly what they said they would do. The offer I received for my box was I thought very fair and I was pleased to accept it. The money was in my account within two days. I am very happy ...
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    Miss karen scarfe What made the experience so great I just filled the box well 2 boxes up And then I do great was I could have the boxes picked up from home so I Sent them off and then what and then I herd from them with an offer which ...
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    Mrs Norma Wells Great communication and a fair price for items sent.Lots more stuff to send.Thank you all at cash cow.
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    customer I was impressed with the speed of the whole process. Collection of box on Tuesday, email to say "received" on Wednesday, email saying "Your offer is ready" on Friday, money in my bank on Monday. Excellent!
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    Barbara Morrison Everything went well I’m disabled So when they picked my box up It was easy for me They were excellent
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    Margaret Martin From receiving my label and booking a phone call everything was clear and straightforward the box was collected from my home and I received a notification from the company saying they had my box within days I received a ...
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    Edward a fair deal and very informative every step of the way.
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    Ginette Thompson Using Vintage Cash Cow was quick and easy and I was very pleased with the outcome. I would definitely deal with them again.
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    MRS HEATH clear instructions, helpful advice and a very prompt service. I spoke to a very helpful and friendly adviser to agree my price and the money was in my account the same day. Thank you
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    Jackie The parcel was really easy to send. You told me you had received it the following day. It only took a couple of days to receive your offer which I thought was fair and then only another day or so for it to appear in my ...
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    Jayne Wakley All round excellent experience from start to finish. Very happy with the outcome
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    Mrs MINCHIN Really efficient service I think price paid to me was fair. Have already asked for another label so I can get next box ready to send. Thank you.
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    David Davies Quick response
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    Martin It was amazing so quick and efficient
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    anne roberts Service was first class exactly as stated

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