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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    Bill Innes Overal was good unfortunately it took nearly two weeks get offer
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    Lady Jayne Reynolds -Gubb First time so was a little concerned my items would be lost in the post or not worth what I hoped for. Worth slightly more and free postage. Great communication and fast payment. Will definitely be sending more ...
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    Customer Very easy to deal with. One little issue is I needed 5 labels but had to have them 1 at a time. Wouldn't it be cheaper for you to send 1 envelope with 5 labels in.
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    Mrs Ann Joyce I put together a mixed box of unwanted items and was surprised and thrilled at the offer . I was kept informed all the way through … Now looking for more to send ..
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    Christine Broadhead The process took a lot longer than I anticipated. I know this was due to VCC being extremely busy. VCC were very good at keeping me informed throughout the process which was much appreciated. The offer I received was ...
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    Anne Harrison Very easy to organise and I felt I received a fair price for the goods I sent, good to know the will be repurposed
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    TREVOR HAZELL Very happy with the service. Thank you Getting a new box of items ready to send to you.
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    A Kennedy Excellent service. Thank you.
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    Veronica Rodger Very easy process, good communication , was happy with the price offered and the money was in my account the next day.
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    Joy Williams From start to finish I can only say that the instructions were very straightforward and easy to follow and my experience with Vintage Cash Cow staff was a very pleasant one. I am now looking into preparing my next box, ...
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    Irma Good company. Was kept informed that they were busy but would value my stuff as soon as they could.
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    MS MONIKA L H MORAWIETZ Good and prompt customer service and always keeping up to date with progress of valuation
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    Cindy McGuinnity We were pleased with the offer but I did have to make a phone call to find out what the delay was - nearly 2 weeks. That was explained and everything else went smoothly. It would have been helpful to have an email just ...
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    Aline Kaye Excellent and prompt service. Very happy to recommend them to anyone.
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    Janet Surman Excellent service kept you updated what was happening will be using them again .so easy and they were so helpful .
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    JUDITH DAVIES Efficient friendly service.

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