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.

  • TP stars
    Michele Byrne VCC were very professional kept you updated all the time my offer was very good couldn’t fault them at all. Would definitely use again and recommend.
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    Jayne Warrington Easy to get the labels Took mine to the Post office. Speedy processing and a fabulous offer Payment took less than a day
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    customer Easy process. Enjoyed having a clear out. Happy with the cash deal. I will be having another clear out very soon.
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    Mrs Patricia Taylor Although it took a while for them to value my items they stayed in contract to inform me what was happening. Once offer was accepted money arrived the next day. Pleased with the way they kept me informed at all stages
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    Elizabeth Neale Vintage Cash Cow was very easy to use. I was kept informed with every step. From the moment my parcel arrived with them until I received my payment. I would use again if ever I needed too.
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    customerPamela Goulter I think the service is brilliant and I am delighted with my money
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    Irene Douglas So easy to use, contact Vintage Cash Cow and request label. Find a box, throw in your items for valuation, stick on label and post at no cost to yourself. Wait a few weeks for valuation, accept or not, your choice. I ...
  • TP stars
    Don P I actually was offered and accepted a sum £17 above that offered by a local company.
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    Barbara Very easy to send and then valuation was very generous and unexpected
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    Mrs. Penelope Bartlett Very easy to use, kept in the loop at all times
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    Raymond Barnes When I saw you advertised on facebook, I thought is this real, I soon found out all was genuine, I boxed my items sent it off , and was offered a very generous payment, I have recommended you to a few of my friends..
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    Doug Watson A backlog of items made for a very long delay in getting an offer. But otherwise very good service.
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    Carol Burnell Everything was dealt with efficiently and I was kept informed on progress throughout the procedure and the offer and payment were dealt with quickly for which I thank you.
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    Mrs A Hickman We were kept informed at every stage. The ultimate result was good.
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    Andrew Roberts Would have been better if they didn’t tell you within 5 days. It’s within 6 days once they get your box opened. Apart from that 5 stars.
  • TP stars
    Aisha Excellent work and great work by the team with a fantastic team communication

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