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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    DianeDefarrier Really good service from start to finish will be using again and recommend them
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    J S Stephens Staff were very helpful. Everything went well and was very quick. My valuation was fine. I will be using you again soon.
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    Jo-Ann Whadcock VCC kept in touch all the way through the process. Gave me my valuation for my box. The day after I accepted the offer the money was in my bank. Great service
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    Jeff Jackson It was easy and straightforward. Excellent dealing and a fair price for articles sent. To sort out sort out some more items I wish to sell.
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    Susan Garrity On the whole very satisfied with my experience. However it did take several weeks to get a valuation.
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    customer Robert Seems quite a reasonable company, though I expected a bit more, but we don't always get what we would like. I've got a few watches (SEIKO) and a Rotary, plus a couple of pens: Cross - Rolled Gold, Sterling Silver ...
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    Jenny Callacher Tracked my box the whole way
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    MRS H POPE Was kept informed from the minute my parcel was posted, once offer excepted money was in account next day
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    SUSAN Great communication from company...staff very helpful too..
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    Mrs Gillian Foot I had an excellent experience with vintage cash cow. The service was really excellent. And as they say the money goes into your bank account straight away Excellent service, would definitely use this service again, ...
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    Arkley Sue My first parcel with multiple cameras, watches, jewellery & a baby minder, resulted in a reasonable price. But took several weeks to be assessed. I was updated frequently. The second parcel resulted in a disappointing ...
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    Caroline Miller Really impressed and so easy to do.

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