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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    Mrs B L Gallacher Ease of choosing what to send and posting. Spoke to a customer adviser, she was very knowledgeable about your service. Will use you again. The price given I felt was a little low but a lot less bother than trying to ...
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    .Alison Very straightforward process, with option for free collection from home. The offer cam thru within 3 days which was accepted. Money was in bank within a couple of hours.
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    Jan Good efficient service. Money was in the bank 48 hours after posting. Price was reasonable but you could considerably get more if you sold the items separately on ebay. However its a good way of selling a collection of ...
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    Mrs Alexanders Cash Cow is a very simple and straight forward system to send items for appraisal. Although my offer was less than I had hoped for, it was realistic and unlike selling at auction, there are no fees or postage to pay.
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    Lynda Miners I run a charity shop for a small local charity and am very impressed with the rapid response to my initial phone call then quick collection and really good assessment of items.
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    Helen Cottrell Swift response. Fair price paid.
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    John G Fast, efficient service and very good offer for the box of items I sent.
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    Ron Fisher Terrific customer service and great value.
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    Susan Bagley Excellent service fast and efficient and friendly not pushy. Gave good offer and fast payment,would recommend
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    Mr Wooley You were easy to follow. Very helpful. Understanding .happy with the results.
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    Mary Jones Excellent from start to finish.
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    Mother38 A great end to end experience, exactly as promised. My box was acknowledged Wednesday, received my offer Thursday and money was paid into my bank account on Friday. Would highly recommend.
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    Mr Patrick Desouza I have been watching the AD on TV regarding Vintage Cash Cow for a long time and i write the number down and i keep meaning to call them and never get round to call until i finally did in December the person that i ...
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    Jaki I was amazing how quick it was from start to finish and the payment going into my bank account! I’ve recommended Vintage Cash Cow to a few of my friends and my sister too!
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    Lorraine The easy home collection, next day delivery and quick decision. Kept informed every step of the way . Speedy same day payment
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    Nadia Kept in touch promptly. Always helpful and the phone was answered promptly by a real person.

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