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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    Mateusz Borek Lightning-fast delivery and great prices! Review: I highly recommend! The order was processed incredibly quickly, and the prices are really low and competitive. Everything went smoothly.
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    customer Very pleased with Vintage they gave me a very good offer for the items that I sent. Customer service is one of the best that I had dealings with, would def use again
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    Helena Hart It all went very smoothly and payment went through easily. I perhaps would have thought I’d have got a little more for my goods but it was ok.
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    Mrs Bradshaw Had a great experience with my first time doing this i was well looked after and knew what was going on all the way through.
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    Linda Joyce Good service. Quick payment response. Kept informed of status throughout. Recommend.
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    Flowerpotz Easy. Clear instructions. Most impressed with real time notifications of where the parcel was and when it proceeded through all stages. Finally very pleased with the amount offered. I thoroughly recommend using VCC
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    Denise Hopley Everything went very smoothly and quickly
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    Shelley Smith Easy process
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    Sally W I would have preferred an item by item valuation rather than a box total just so I could see what each item was valued at. However it is a quick and time saving service if you are not wanting top price for your items. ...
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    Consumer Easy to use and good to get cash for things you may otherwise have thrown away.
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    David Herbert We had a fair price for stuff that at the end of the day we didn't want any more - very satisfied
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    Yvonne Viggers The whole experience was awesome from beginning to end. i was kept informed of everything. the whole process was professionally done! I would through ally recommend this company, thanks x
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    Kay, Ipswich Updates from the minute I posted my box, to receipt at their depot, my box being valued, and finally my offer. Reassurance all the way that my items had been received and valued. I was happy too with my offer.
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    BRIAN MACKAY Brilliant service with excellent communication
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    Susan Davidson Great service always informed me thank you
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    Mrs Rosemarie Ollier Professional, friendly service

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