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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    Mark Lake Easy way to sell your items
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    Mr W Palmer On the hole I found vintage cash cow a very good way of getting rid of surplus things. On the hole, it’s a very good service and you do get some money at the end of it
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    Caroline Withington Great service, so easy to you. They keep you informed all the time of what is going on. Received a price which I was happy with xx highly recommend,
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    Pat Bell All went very well. Great service. Kept us informed
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    Martin Fitzhenry For me it was an easy way of getting rid of my junk and £20 extra for being referred. But the person who referred me still hasn't received their £20!!
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    Angie Berry Fantastic offer fast bank transfer and keeping us updated
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    Raymond Brown Good service but didn’t receive the full information on starting
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    Mr Zacharias Most of the stuff I sent l had for quite a while and was taking up space. So the offer was very generous and I was happy to accept. It took a while to get the offer because you were very busy but I was kept informed on ...
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    DianeDefarrier Really good service from start to finish will be using again and recommend them
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    J S Stephens Staff were very helpful. Everything went well and was very quick. My valuation was fine. I will be using you again soon.
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    Charlene Manford Great experience, extremely organised and informative Would certainly recommend
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    Jo-Ann Whadcock VCC kept in touch all the way through the process. Gave me my valuation for my box. The day after I accepted the offer the money was in my bank. Great service
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    Jeff Jackson It was easy and straightforward. Excellent dealing and a fair price for articles sent. To sort out sort out some more items I wish to sell.
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    Susan Garrity On the whole very satisfied with my experience. However it did take several weeks to get a valuation.
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    customer Robert Seems quite a reasonable company, though I expected a bit more, but we don't always get what we would like. I've got a few watches (SEIKO) and a Rotary, plus a couple of pens: Cross - Rolled Gold, Sterling Silver ...
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    Barbara Doyle Easy to use. Great service. Good communication. Fair pricing.

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