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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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    Diane Quick and easy process, collection by courier a brilliant idea. Offer realistic. Thanks
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    Sue Vernon Vintage Cash Cow very easy to deal with. They explained everything before I started. Process is easy & quick - post the box & they do the rest. Thoroughly recommend
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    Julie Evans Brilliant service and very fast
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    Heather Newton Brilliant quick service no fuss, made me a good money offer, had a choice to accept or decline, I accepted with great pleasure and the money will go towards our next holiday thank you cash cow
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    IAN It was fantastic the price I got for my box the lady who I spoke 2 when she told me how much it was worth
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    Kay Ease of instructions and collection. Offer within 7days and money deposited very quickly
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    MR GERRY DEBNAM Excellent service
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    Barbara everything was so efficient from sending parcel to receiving quote
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    Janice Weston Easy to use very satisfied with the outcome
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    Frances Everything was so quick and easy, I cannot fault them in any way. I was notified when they received my parcel which was very reassuring and I got a valuation figure a few days later. Pleasantly surprised at the offer ...
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    Jayne Flory Everything so easy from the time I received the postal pack from receipt of money. It was as they said about 6 days to offer and as soon as I accepted the money was in my account almost immediately. It’s a great way ...
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    Sherrille Jane Prout Did exactly as the ads and paper work said. Had an offer within 4 days and the offer was in the bank in 2days
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    Christine C I would of liked a bit more for what you had
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    Sue Fletcher this is the second time i’ve used Vintage Cash Cow and i honestly couldn’t be happier. As someone who worked in a jewellers and regularly dealt with the sale of second hand treasures i knew roughly what to expect and ...
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    Diane Very happy overall. They kept in touch at each stage and I was happy with the amount offered. It obviously depends what you send as to the amount and was not expecting a huge amount but you have to take into account the ...
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    Consumer It was such an easy process.

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