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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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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.

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    David Newell No fuss and no excessive contact, all worked marvellously.
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    Diane Lord Customer Service is excellent. The information and guidance the same standard. Very efficicient process. On this occasion I was a little disappointed with my offer but accepted nevertheless. Hopefully better next time.
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    Mark Edward Very fast and efficient service. The pre-paid labels arrived within days. The whole process was very fast and easy to use. Excellent results 👍
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    Misty Had some old coins, costume jewellery, a couple of medals, old cameras and binoculars. I got in touch with vintage cash cow, found a box packed the items, put on the labels that they sent me and took them to my local ...
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    roger buck Everything was made very easy to do
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    Jude Medhurst This is my third time using VCC .. and it really is the simplest of processes. Kept informed from the moment you request the postage labels right the way through to being given an offer for your items. I highly ...
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    Susan Lee I was pleased with the valuation and the speed it was dealt with. Payment was extremely prompt.
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    Caroline Jackson Quick to send labels and follow up. Bit disappointed about the value, but I just needed to clear things out
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    Alison Very quick and efficient process.
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    Hui K Lee I am more than happy with efficient and courteous service . The communication is excellent. Offer was great as first time experience with Vintage Cash Cow . Thank you

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