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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    JANET PASS very happy with this service also got a good price for my items
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    Lindsey Cattermole I was really happy with how simple the process was everything from requesting the postage labels to receiving my offer was easy to follow from the instructions on the website, there was a short delay getting the ...
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    Alison Bathgate Good service and keeps customer updated
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    Mrs Sharon Cree Excellent service, kept up to date all the time on progress would not hesitate to use again in the future
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    Anita Dimmockk its a good way to make a little money from your junk. payout is fast.
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    Margaret Clear and easy instructions to follow. Kept informed at all stages of process, well done VCC.Thank you.
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    Fiona Docherty Easy to use, prompt payment hassle free service
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    MISS MICHELE J KING Kept informed at every step. At no time was I concerned about the items I sent to you, safe in the knowledge that I would get them back if I was happy with the offer. payment was made without a hitch.
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    Mrs Jo Howse It was so easy to pack a box and just send it free of chsrge
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    Heather Plenty of communication at all times. I felt the payment was fair for the box contents.
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    Claire Scarlett Easy to do. Kept informed along the way.
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    AUDREY SIMPSON Helpful from start to finish. Someone calls initially then your package label arrives then post and wait. Easy definitely worthwhile to declutter
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    Donna Melhuish From start to finish everything was fantastic. Kept me informed about my box & was very surprised with the amount they offered. Searching for more stuff now.
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    Pat Kent The whole experience was excellent particularly the constant updates and reminders. The whole process can only be praised. The payment was more than I’d expected and was very well received
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    Anne There was a delay in me receiving the price for my box because they had a high number of boxes come in at the same time. However I was keep fully informed of what was happening. I received my price, which I accepted, ...
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    Marion Joyce I was very surprised by the amount I received from cash cow, for what I thought was basic broken jewellery and other jewellery which did have a value to it. Very pleased, definitely use cash cow again should I have more ...

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