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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    Richard Davies In the first instance, my postage label was slow to arrive. But once i had packaged my items, the system went smoothly. No problems or hesitations were experienced posting the parcel, and i was immediately informed of ...
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    Dennis The Company kept me involved every step of the way from the receipt of my parcel to making their offer I was kept notified. Altogether a good experience which I would recommend.
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    Pat Illingworth I was keeped you dated all the way.
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    Kay Roome Very good communication. The offer was more than I expected
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    Teresa Just brilliant. I have used you twice now . Send the parcel , they let you know it’s arrived. Let you know when looking at your items . Quick and efficient. Pay in two working days .
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    Lee Strange Did not manage to make a deal with Vintage Cash Cow but cannot fault the experience, very professional and well organised
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    Bob Powell It was as good the second time as the first!
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    Sharlene Williamson Very easy process. I was kept informed each day , regarding my box. I was very pleased with the way I was kept in contact with, by email and text message.I would definitely use cash cow again.
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    Jill First time used,was regularly contacted and updated,happy with quote very simple and easy!
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    Shirley What a great company. Easy to follow guidelines, what to sell etc. Great communication so I knew what was happening to the items I sent. The whole process was so easy and what a reward for things that I had not used in ...
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    Valerie May Brilliant company to work with! Paid me within two days of the offer! So polite on the phone and so helpful via email. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!
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    Ronald Legg Experienced some delay in receiving a valuation however we were kept informed about why. When it did arrive we felt that it was fair. I would use the company again
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    Jackie Boyd Sent my box off, great communication, very happy with the price I was quoted. Money went into my bank account really quickly. Thankyou for a 5* experience
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    customer Well organised :communicated in a timely manner
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    BRIAN MACKAY Excellent service with fast valuation and easy to use and friendly
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    Elizabeth Shepherd Time taken to value goods and price offered for the goods. Quick to transfer the offer to account

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