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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    Frances Very easy to use. Great instructions on the letter and leaflet. Good communication via WhatsApp
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    Jane Wigley Very quick and efficient service. Very pleased with my offer
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    Kay I was disappointed either with the original offer and after some negotiations it was increased
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    Trudy Very easy process, satisfied with offer made.
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    Sue H I found using Vintage Cash Cow a great company to work with, they keep you updated all the way, they explain everything in detail and they are true to their word with the time scale - great company
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    Sarah Very easy process, was pleasantly surprised with the amount I got. Didn't get five stars as way too many emails sent to me during the process.
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    Cheryl Bennett Easy to box up all items together, even the odd earrings, broken chains and gifted pens and watches
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    John Smith Very professional
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    Linda Hutson Great communication. Trustworthy.
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    AB Very professional and the offer was excellent totally recommend
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    Shelley Briody Great service explained everything what happens and it felt personal and not pushy really pleased with the offer would definitely use Cash Cow again to thank you 🙂
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    customer Delighted with my offer and fast response. Would highly recommend Vintage Cash Cow. Straight forward and hassle free!
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    Mrs Ella Nelson Very easy, received the labels and sent the box and received an e/mail to say the box had arrived. Within 2 days I received an offer and accepted the cash was in my account that afternoon.
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    Jaqueline Staff very helpful. Collection from home made this very simple and straightforward. Excellent communication.
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    paul weeks Great service very pleased with the offer, the people who phoned me could not have been more helpful X
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    DIANNA HACKNEY Real easy process and very happy with iffer and quick payment

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