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

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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    Patricia Graham Easy from beginning to end, would recommend this service to anyone.
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    Jeanette efficient from start to finish. excellent and the person on the phone was helpful. I had sent photos of a bronze figure about a month ago and even though it wasnt something that could be sold I was treated with great ...
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    Sharon Bacon Very professional with updates in progress of your items and quick pay out. I would recommend 100%
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    Brenda Poobalasingam I just love it great way to get stuff to charity/auction places
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    SIMON CUTHBERT I heard about vcc and as my mum had bits sitting around the house so I boxed them all posted the box with the free postage label. I was updated as to what was going happen got a text on whatsapp and accepted the offer ...
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    Vicky Harris My whole experience was very good. Took no time at all. I was pleased with the offer.
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    J Golding Good communications and an offer above my expectations. Easy to post. Very good overall experience.
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    Linsay Trethewy Quick , easy and efficient. Very good communication.
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    Lianne Mlynek Easy, fast and great result.
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    Keith O Easy to deal with and prompt payment for my item.
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    Denise Isherwood Excellent service. Money was paid into my account within 2 days. Definitely recommend and would use again
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    Andrew Ketchen Very easy way to sell your unused or unwanted items. Help given at every step, great communication, helpful reminders and a fair price offered. All in all, I’d happily recommend using Vintage Cash Cow to anyone.
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    Robert Pratt From the outset the information and booklet made dealing with Vintage Cash Cow very simple. I didn't know what to expect. But when I received the value of what I had sent - I was bold-over!!! A superb way to dispose of ...
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    Neil Mackenzie A really good experience from start to finish. Easy to follow instructions, parcel label arrived promptly, advice on packaging and prompts communicated well, valuation and follow up call very good.
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    Wendy All sorted out so quickly money in bank etc...
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    Sandra Hughes Very well managed and organised . Great communication throughout. Prompt service . Delighted with offer

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