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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    Jean Spurgeon I was very pleasantly surprised from the start to finish! The whole process was easy. My boxes were collected from me because they were heavy. I put all sorts of items in them. I had no idea of the value of any of it. I ...
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    Maggie Hughes Very helpful, kept you informed the whole time. Easy to use.
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    Tarida Mitcham Very easy to use, great price given, definitely recommend 🙂
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    Jackie+Smith Simple process. Kept informed throughout. Reasonable offer received which I accepted.
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    Kathleen Redman Was a very easy process, but, it took 4 weeks to find out how much I was going to get because they were very busy. Sign of the times I expect.
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    Jane F Good service and communication with all 3 boxes I have sent them, and good quotations. There has been a slight delay with the assessment of the box but think that's because they are becoming more popular. I will be ...
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    ELIZABETH COLLEY Going through all the items I'd sent to you the member of your team was very pleasant and didn't push at all. She would be the personable anyone would want. She explained everything I wanted to know. I would certainly ...
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    Annie Ives I was very pleased with my offer
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    Allyson Marshall Very happy with my offer not the first time I’ve used vintage cash cow and definitely won’t be the last 🩷 thank you
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    customer Very easy to deal with
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    Jacqui Roberton My second time sending jewellery, antiques etc. They kept me updated as soon as they received my items. Great customer care and response spot on. I was very happy with the offers I received and will definitely go back ...
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    Helen Housecroft Everything VCC said they would do they did.They kept in touch the whole way through, even though it was a busy period they kept me upto date. I was happy with the price they gave me and the money was in the bank in just ...
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    Caroline Williams Very straightforward process with no hassle. Reasonably quick response after my box was sent off. Happy with the offer.
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    customerElaine Holland They kept in touch with me about my parcel all the way from receiving it and sending me a value. Very pleased.got
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    Jean Elliott Couldn’t be more happy to do business with you. Funds transfer A1. Thank you very much. Jean

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