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

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    Mrs Watt We had a really good experience from 1st getting in touch till we received our offer, we waited a bit longer than normal as they had a lot of boxes at the time we sent ours. They kept us updated with the progress and we ...
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    Mrs Spencer From receiving postage label, through to acceptance of offer, the whole process works very smoothly. Great communication at every stage is much appreciated. Payment is always prompt.
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    glen boulton Excellent service, happy with our estimated value and accepted payment. Kept updated throughout as process took longer than predicted, but not a problem and money transfer happened very quickly
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    Cat Fletcher Excellent service. Good communication. Efficient. Fair prices offered. Reliable. A real no-faff way to monetise surplus stuff. Highly recommend.
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    Mrs Judith Ricketts The whole process of sorting through what to send, packing and sending has been made as easy as possible so as in my case a person of more mature years can easily do it. VCC also keep you well informed of your parcels ...
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    Mrs Susan Hemmings just easy to use
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    Mrs. P. Easy to use staff friendly and helpful
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    Rosemary Everything was so easy with Vintage Cash Cow from start to finish. My box was collected day after contact, and everything went smoothly after that. A very good transaction. I was very satisfied with payment.
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    Mark Caley Easy to send and receive offer.
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    Sarah MacKenzie Everything went smoothly and I was happy with what I was offered. The payment was received very quickly.
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    Ann P Kept me informed of progress. Happy with price and received money promptly
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    Paula knapman Having used it for the first time I was a little sceptical, but my fears were short lived m, great communication all along the way very reassuring and I was pleased with the offer and funds were transferred within 24 ...
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    Richard Fair price paid for the items sent to Vintage Cash Cow.
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    Susan Took a little while to value the goods but kept me informed. I was happy with offer and the money was in my bank straight away. I have already recommended Vintage cash cow to my family as it’s great to get rid of ...
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    Kevin S. Prompt service and kept well informed with simple text messages. Happy with the valuation and speed of payment.

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