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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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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    Robert Hughes Very efficient. And easy.
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    Liz B So simple to use, got a valuation and payment within days of sending my box in and made much more than I'd anticipated. I'm telling everyone about it!
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    Carolyn Morris At a time when you might be under stress when selling off personal items, I found the whole process easy to navigate and received a prompt response from VCC.
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    Mrs Verity Easy to use, good offer made. nice and simple and very communicative.
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    Sarah Fitch Easy and simple process .. great communication and immediate payment
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    Linda Easy to do, very quick response and excellent updates along the way, and a very quick and good valuation. Would recommend.
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    Katie John Really good experience- all super easy and received a fair price.
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    Gill L Ease of usage..prompt payment.
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    Mr Anthony Flintoft Everything done so easy got to clear some old gear out
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    Mrs Labe Straight forward easy process. Communication was good & speedy response & payment.
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    MRSMICHELLEOTTERY Excellent communication, very friendly staff, quick process.
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    Carole Butchet Quick easy friendly service

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