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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    Sue Stephens Easy process - just wait for parcel label to arrive, pack items up and wait for your offer. I knew that I could probably get more for my items if I’d sold them separately myself, however I was happy with the offer I had ...
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    Emma I decided to have a clear out having inherited some lovely items from lots of different family members. I didn’t have space or use for everything, so I kept my favourite items and sold the others. The process with ...
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    Alison Shackleton Easy to use. Postage paid. Excellent valuation for the items.
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    dunnbyus Very good very good
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    Christine Bardsley Excellent service from beginning to end - clear and detailed information provided on what and what not to send, how to send and what happens next. I received updates confirming receipt of my parcel, when I should expect ...
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    Elaine and thanks for your order Efficient and fair prices
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    Catriona Great communication. Step by step guide.
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    Sandra Salmon Free postage & fast response very impressed with the service 😊
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    Helen Hewett We ordered our label and it arrived in 2 days. We filled our first box, packing everything carefully, and sent it off to Vintage Cash Cow using their label. This was on Wednesday. The postage was covered by them. They ...
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    customer Excellent service even over the Christmas period Always keep you upto date
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    Kenny Fell Everything about this company was spot on, communication, valuation and payment, already been recommending the company to my friends.
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    A Bell Loved how easy it was to send package and the way the money was quickly deposited into my account.
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    Sylvie194 Very easy to use, quick service, kept up to date throughout and happy with my offer. Would use VCC again and recommend
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    Liz Excellent service and kept informed all the time
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    Sue Hickman The whole process was so easy ! I was kept informed of every stage of progress over christmas and new year. I was really pleased with the offer for things I had forgotten about, jewellery I would never wear and things ...
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    Vannetta Chattaway I have already submitted my review before Christmas. Thank you.

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