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.

Read our incredible reviews

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    Yvonne Delaney Excellent service. Especially from Customer Service representative Emily...... She has been absolutely brilliant 👍 Great work 😃
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    jud Straightforward to deal with
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    Sue Stuart Excellent swift service. My jewellery and watches were worth more than I anticipated. I would definitely recommend anybody to use this service.
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    Andrew VCC offers plenty of useful advice and buys a multitude of different items. I was pleasantly surprised by their offer, but ultimately chose them because I believe they will find good homes for the things I no longer ...
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    Julia Lippiatt I was impressed with the amount of info that was sent. The emails with videos attached about the different categories of items you accept were helpful but as there’s a time limit on the postage labels it would be good ...
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    Josie Meaney So easy, thank you
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    Steve Very professional would be nice to know what raised the money
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    Robert Very good and so quick in response.
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    Shirley nottingham Was pleasantly surprised at the amount i received . for what i classed as junk.
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    CustomerRoy Handy to have the pre paid postage. Swift response.Was hoping for a bit more.But overall.ill use it again.
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    Gay Fast helpful and a fair price for the items i sent to vintage, would definitely use again and recommend
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    Irene Dean From receiving my paperwork and returning my goods to you, the service was excellent in total 5 days. You can’t complain about the service being bad, I was extremely happy with my experience with VCC 😊😊
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    Mr Trow Communication throughout. Good offers

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