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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    Tracey Buckland I was nervous at first, sending your items away. I had a pre-parcel telephone appointment which put my mind at ease. The service is user friendly and you are kept informed of the process throughout. The only reason for ...
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    thegreypanther Straightforward process, - package the goods then receive a reasonably prompt response from VCC.
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    Ladydaffers Easy to deal with and fair price offered
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    customer The updates I received via email and Whatsapp were very helpful in keeping me updated of the process
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    rozanne Walton Sent a box full of 'bits' i was impressed with the offer and the quick business manner everything was dealt with .
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    Rosemary Howlett My experience with Vintage cash cow was very positive, they kept me informed before I sent my box to make sure I was informed about the sort of things that can go in the box. There was a delay once I sent the box ...
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    Miss Helen Hayward We were kept alerted as to the situation with our box which took longer than expected, but after a phone call from myself things got moving quickly and our offer was accepted.
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    Julia Vintage Cow supplied the box and collected the parcel via Royal Mail. They provided texts of each stage and gave me a valuation which I thought was way above what I was expecting! Thank you
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    Monica Easy to do, literally box, send then receive.
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    Mrs Linda Robinson Kept me informed of what was happening as it did take a while for them to settle the amount i was getting
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    Mr Keith Payne service was very quick with seeding out the paper work / reply's
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    taylor Was kept informed on progress regularly no problems payment was quick and price reasonable. Would recommend and would use again in future.
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    Sally Breed I was kept informed throughout the whole process
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    Mr Jonathan Hickling A wonderful way to sell items no longer required to a company that provides an excellent and professional service keeping one informed every step along the way. It is easy to use and send items too and doesn’t you a ...
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    Chris Bray I gathered together a lot of items which I inherited from my late parents that held no sentimental value. I then added a few bits of old jewellery and trinkets ending up with a box full. It was easy to send off and I ...
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    Carole Alcroft Very easy to do no gimmick

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