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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    Lori Easy process good communication throughout….
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    Julie Burt Having a prepaid label, and able to use any box is so easy. I went round each room and identified pens, old camera, some old silver plated items etc that I had no sentimental attachment to and which were just taking up ...
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    Louise Really Easy to use. The leaflet really helps and prepaid postage makes it very easy to use. Payment for items was very quick
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    Heather Everything was so smooth from the collection of my box, to the offer and finally the payment couldn't be more happy
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    Susanna Offer took longer than expected but I was happy with it and the person who rang was very friendly and efficient. Would definitely use again.
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    Evelyn Watson Very quick efficient service
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    Karen Farrow Excellent communication throughout the process. Items valued and good rate offered. All the process was very swift. Highly recommended!
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    PAT WELLS My friend who,lives in France recently lost her husband and asked me to sell some things for her in Vintage Cash Cow. It was quick and easy to use. The communication was very good and she was pleased with the offer
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    Donald Abbott Very impressive will be using again
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    Bee Hunt I liked how easy it was to pack up the box & use the prepaid sticker that Cash Cow had provided. Prior to sending the box I received a msge suggesting I book a tele call with them, which I did & she was helpful. They ...
  • TP stars
    Mary Henderson From start to finish the process was so easy. I was contacted for an initial chat with a lovely lady and then was kept up to date by text message when my box was received. Once an offer was arrived at I was texted ...
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    Beryl Great.easy to use.
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    Alan Nicolson Great communication, prompt efficient service all round.
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    Harold Breese Fair price given straight into bank account. Kept informed …Easy to follow instructions
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    Carol Parry Loved putting this together. It was easy to follow and exciting on the wait to see it's worth. I will definitely continue to use it.
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    Richard Kept me informed at every stage, this made me feel valued.

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