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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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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    Paul Great service. Easy to use. We sent a box of unused items, thinking that maybe we’ll get £50. We got a lot more very quickly and have just sent another 2 boxes. Thoroughly recommend.
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    Customer Great service. Quick and efficient. Thank you
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    Jeanne Vintage Cash Cow I have used twice now. It's a very good service which is quick and efficient, with good communication, and with a very smooth cash transaction. Thank you
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    Janet Quick and easy service to use. Fair price given for items I don’t use anymore.
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    sandra Didn't get as much as I expected
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    Debbie Very easy to send our items, we were kept informed of the progress of the valuation, offered a fair price for our unwanted goods.
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    Jack ratcliffe Easy to deal with . Let you know exactly where you are and quick result
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    Mrs Debbie carpenter good fast service and payment
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    Gavin Stewart Clarke Great communication every step. Received a very pleasing offer. Once I knew the value, could I made more if I got the items sent back and sold privately? Possibly, but that would have certainly been more hassle, so I ...
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    Angela Cavanagh Thank you so much had a really brilliant experience using Cash Cow was kept informed from. The box leaving to receiving the welcome offer. Thank You. I recommend using this service
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    Gordon I was very happy with the offer for my old tech. Once I had accepted the offer, the money was in my account the next day. I have already recommended Vintage Cas Cow to a number of people.
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    pam Packed stuff i never used into a box. Stuck label on and took to Post office. Emails kept me up to date and then the offer came and was accepted. Money in bank - job done!
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    barbara Skipton Nort Yorkshire Kept informed all the way through and once I had accepted my offer the payment was made within 24 hours. Couldn’t fault
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    Shani Walkley Great quick service
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    Pat Hickman Good service. Good offer. Excellent communication
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    CGC Clear instructions Easy dispatch Regular updates on progress Very pleased with offer and have accepted

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