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

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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    Christine Whittaker From the time I sent for my posting pack to when I received my excellent valuation, I was kept in the loop. I would advise anyone who has stuff doing nothing in their loft etc, to use VCC & make some money for yourself. ...
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    Ann CollectPlus Customer I had to wait a couple of weeks but that was not a problem once they had checked my box I got a very good offer which I accepted they kept me informed all the way through it was so easy to sell unwanted items that were ...
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    Mrs Linda Mcmahon Instructions and procedures easy to understand and implement.Pack items into a box use the prepaid label and post it.Plenty of texts/e-mails keeping you updated about what stage of the valuation process you’re up to.An ...
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    Carol Never done anything like this before and was nervous about trying it.
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    Anne Devereux Very straightforward. Took quite a few weeks to receive offer but was kept informed regularly. Offer was a little lower than I hoped but overall it was acceptable. Once I agreed confirmation was given and funds in my ...
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    brian penney All done quickly and smoothly
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    Donna Greaves A great service, fast, fair and full updates were provided.
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    robert Great customer services
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    cheryl sterling Great experience with this company highly recommend
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    Sue Very straightforward & I was kept informed of all stages by text, WhatsApp & email. I was just a little concerned that the payment took 7 days & I rang to check all was OK with the transfer which arrived on the 8th day.
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    Sheila mason It was so easy to do and contact from u was good from day 1
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    LOUISE CARLISLE From start to finish it was extremely smooth running. Kept informed all the way thru the procedure. Will definitely use and recommend to my family and friends.
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    Kerr The whole process was very straightforward. Sent pack very quickly after I requested info. Collection from house very much appreciated as my box was large and heavy. Booklet laid out exactly what I could and couldn't ...
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    Denise D Easy to pack and sell, took a short while for my offer to come through but communication throughout. Offer ok, probably less than selling privately but suited me. Items had no sentimental value to me and I didn’t have ...
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    JBR Took a bit longer than usual but once I knew my box had arrived with you safely it didn’t really matter
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    Miss. Anne Gilbert There was a lot of contact from Vintage Cash Cow, especially as they were very busy. They let me know everything what was going on. Very easy to deal with. Thank you.

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