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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    Vgs Fast and efficient Kept giving updates so you know what stage it was at
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    Amanda Britten Easy to navigate, go on site click to receive package. When it arrives pack up your things and pop them in the post office. They keep you informed every step and I got an offer within a week. Highly recommend.
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    Jacqui Palfrey It was quick and easy to arrange and clear advice on what items to put in the box. I decided to call an advisor to discuss the items I had sent and I was interested in where they were moving on to and who would use ...
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    Linda Very happy with the swift offer and swift payment on agreement
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    Sheila Very good communication. Very friendly and helpful people.
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    Sheraleen Stewart Absolutely fabulous so easy brilliant price to
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    Michele Bullen Helpful staff. Good payment swiftly put into my bank
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    John Scollen This vintage cash cow was a great addition for me to see my gold and other things go and I was very pleased with the money they offered me for it I sent some more in and they were very good value and they were really ...
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    Mrs Pugh Received my label and information package,took snaps of my items I wanted to send packed my box notified after 3days of posting of bc the receipt of it and then another 24hrs with a telephone call of my offering was ...
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    Jennifer Wood A very happy customer . Learn about this Company thru their social media & Tv ad. I was not sure at first but eventually thought I’ll give it a go. Sold some silvers and other unwanted stuff that was collected over the ...
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    Consumer Win, win. No postage to pay, all the old things lying about that were no longer used from phones to watches from costume jewellery to cake slicers and spoons, it all went in the box. Within two days of it being received ...
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    customer Easy, quick response, no trouble sending items. Happy Days.😅
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    Gw Great service and fast . Will be using again
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    Antonietta Campbell It was done very quickly from getting the label to getting the money in my account! I got a fair price and will definitely use Cash Cow again
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    Debbie McGee From the first contact I found everything really easy. I booked a call with one of the customer service agents before sending my box and I found that really helpful. The person I spoke to answered all my questions and ...
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    Chris Nommik Happy with the offer, seamless and quick payment. Brilliant service.

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