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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    Malcolm Top notch.staff great to talk with and very helpful, the price was more than I expected. Thanks 🙏
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    Angie Welton Great service from Vintage Cash Cow from start to finish. They message you every step. Didn’t get a great amount of money for my box of goodies but every little helps.
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    Customer it took quite a while to get around to giving a value, also took longer than expected for the money to go through to my account too. Other wise I was happy with the valuation and will use again. I have a mirror that's ...
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    Corinne Pratchett I found them really good and the offer very good, I received the money had been paid into my bank within a couple of days of me accepting the offer. I have got more things to send to them without any hesitation. Very ...
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    Alexander Boath Filled a shoebox with items that we no longer needed. Simple straightforward process in sending the box via the post office. Was kept informed regarding the value of the items and was given a fair price. Will definitely ...
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    John Boutwood Excellent return, more than we expected and so prompt even when they were busy.
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    davidson Very impressed by the whole process & would recommend it to everyone.
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    Rick von Horvath Surprisingly good values given for what I thought was just old tat. Very happy indeed.
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    Linda Mitchell Everything was so smoothly done was kept updated and was happy with the offer would definitely recommend
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    MR DAVID WRIGHT Very efficient service and dealt with a wide variety of items. Label and box system is very good.
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    Pippa geddes Sold lots of my old items on Cashcow for cash will be doing it again
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    Customer Very quick and great amount given for my box communication all the way through
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    Rae Probyn Fantastic experience, so easy & no hassle. Would definitely recommend.
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    BUKKY OMOKAYODE Label was sent on time a d pick up was on time . The pay out was good and it paid into my account on time.
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    Maureen Bennett Constant contact from start to finish. Quick settlement and on acceptance quick deposit of their offer.
  • TP stars
    Carole Superb service very happy

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