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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    Valerie Black Kept in touch all the way through, good offer, the only thing that was wrong on the adverts it says you will get an offer in 7 days,I waited 3 weeks,
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    Noelle Head Great experiences with VCC. Used several times and very pleased with what they offered! Especially as it was for stuff just sat in drawers!!
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    Joanne Newton Excellent service. Kept me informed from beginning to end of the journey. Well worth getting in touch with the service. Fair price offered for goods. I would definitely use again and would highly recommend the service ...
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    Pat Kept well-informed of progress on evaluation. Quick payment if offer accepted.
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    Angela jones Excellent service
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    Chris Latham Easy to use, good price paid. All in a timely matter
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    Jacqueline Bailey Was so happy that you thought all my items were worry. The rapidness of getting the label was great. The assistance when need help was second to non. 1 small down side was due to huge demand, it took a little while for ...
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    Mr paul Creamer Have used this company a few times and it is a very quick and painless experience. Shall definitely be using again in the future.
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    Dr Thomas Pleasantly surprised by the valuation I was given so thumbs up! There was a delay in processing however so it took three weeks to get the offer. I was kept up to date with every development though. Would definitely use ...
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    Sarah from the Highlands I found Vintage Cash Cow to be an efficient service. They kept me informed throughout.
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    Mrs Lesley Shaw Very easy to post
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    Karren Charters Although it took a couple of weeks for the company to look at my parcel as they were very busy, they kept me updated about how long it would take them and when they made my offer it was paid within 2 days. I was very ...
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    Dave King Took longer than expected but worth the wait
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    customer Professional service from start to finish.
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    MR R T PPAGE Everything worked well AND we received an acceptable offer for our clutter!
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    Sharon Butcher You kept me upto date.polite helpful

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