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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    Dorothy Birch Helpful, Curteous and Efficient
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    Customer Janice Wass Fantastic service
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    Elaine Smith Very straightforward from start to finish. Also good to know if you aren’t happy with offer given your items will be sent back free of charge
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    Marie Horsfield Brilliant! No hassle quick an easy!
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    Granny Margaret Everyone as Vintage Cash Cow were friendly helpful, nothing a bother !!
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    Tommy Stannett Nice topping up bank account to help pay for heating the house and topping up fridge
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    MARILYN MCCLELLAND A transparent process . Clear concise instructions and efficient process from start to finish. Very quick communication of value . Quick pay out following acceptance.
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    Joyce West I saw the advert and made the enquiry. The service was very professional and I had a call explaining what I could or couldn't include in my box. I packed it full of watches, costume jewellery, ornaments etc. I was ...
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    Mr Edwards It was very easy to apply for the labels and when we had packed our items it was great that they offered a pick up service which came for our items a couple of days of booking. Only a short time later we had a phone ...
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    dave burt It did what it said on the can. Excellent service, kept informed and everything done within 7 days . Will definitely be using Cash cow again.
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    Mrs Lynn Bell Been kept informed
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    Kathryn Good communication from start to finish.
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    Customer Joy Sheakey It was so easy registering for the selling pack which I had read about online. I opted for a call before hand, to discuss any questions I had with a very polite advisor about the sale of my goods. The selling pack ...
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    Liz Howells Just very easy and prompt payment.
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    Pv Easy to use ,good communication and quick to pay out
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    Avis Smith It was so easy and such impressive service I will certainly use it again with confidence

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