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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    Wendy Keeling Kept me up to date with proceedings
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    Meriel Excellent and very easy to use
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    Ms June Davidson-Collins As a first time customer I was impressed with the customer service I received. I was informed all the way along about the status of my box and was quite satisfied with my offer. I would use them again.
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    Avril Hand Efficient and kept in touch with procedure.18
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    Stephanie Thompson Very happy with everything thank you
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    ANNE TAYLOR Every think that I accepted was done
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    Jacky Martin All aspects of the experience were first class. From choosing to have my box collected to receiving an offer and awaiting payment into my bank. Most of my family were so surprised at the offer that they are now scouring ...
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    Sara Second time using the service. Can’t fault it as an excellent way to repurpose items not being used.
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    Deb A Although I waited a bit of a while for a valuation. The team at VCC kept me updated with regular texts & e-mails.
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    Julie Johnston First time I’ve used VCC, and was delighted with the service and my offer. Would recommend.
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    Customer Simple to send off. Updated, even when delayed. Good communication. Surprised at the value of my items, was a great bonus for the month!
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    Mr Ashton Everything went smooth. Great communication from cash cow within the process to final quote period. Got the sticker, boxed my things, got money for items just stuck in my drawers. Result happy. 🤑😁 💷
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    Linda Was happy with the offer made. Well worth a clear out.
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    John Paice Although the time from when Vintage receives your box is quite long …. Three weeks for us … to the time when your box gets valued…. When it does get valued and you accept the offer the transaction is very quick… couple ...
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    May Coffey It was a great experience sold my bits and watches had very good service was kept informed every step of the way got a good price e too .ore than I expected paid into .y account next day
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    Tracey .d Procedure from start to finish was easy to follow and updates were regular through to acceptance and money transfer to bank

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