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.

  • TP stars
    Barbara Dodson Happy the box was delivered quickly telephone call from man telling me my offer take the offer think about it or they can send items back to me just awaiting my money to be paid into my account so far so good
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    Diane Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. There was good communication from VCC at all times. My box was collected, evaluated and I had an acceptable offer. If I find any more treasures in my cellar I will ...
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    Nigel Tomlin I had a very positive experience with Vintage Cash Cow. I sent in a mixture of old coins, jewellery and various bits of bric-a-brac that I had accumulated over the years. The whole process was very straightforward, with ...
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    Miss Deborah Godfrey It was quick, and easy to use. Keep reminding you to send your stuff! But that’s not a bad thing. Eventually, my label date expired so they arranged pick up by Royal Mail. That’s my reason for 4 stars and not 5. They ...
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    Mrs Willett Everything was straight forward The information was clear and easy to follow, It took only a week from sending the box to receiving the payment in my account. I am very happy with the service and the amount received, ...
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    rosalind craib I found the whole experience very easy from packing box to receiving updates when it had arrived and explaining everything detail, and when I received the offer it was a shock to receive such a great price for my box. I ...
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    Janice Easy to action, good communication ,plus very speedy
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    Rosalind Great service , good price paid and swift payment . Impressed . Would use again
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    CLARE MARSH Very happy with service . Quick delivery of postage labels and when returning my Parcel I was notified as soon as it was received and kept informed . Price was offered which I accepted and money in my bank two days ...
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    MARIAN The experience with Vintage Cash Cow was excellent, and for the second time - I’d used them last year also. The communication was great and within a few days, the accepted offer was in my bank. I wouldn’t hesitate to ...
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    Joanne Hutchinson Easy to deal with , simple process and good communication throughout.
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    Hilary Cooper Have used this company twice on behalf of a charity where people have donated unwanted items. On both occasions amount the boxes were valued at exceeded expectations. Very straightforward and efficient to use with staff ...
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    David Linford Phone contact with real person, very helpful.
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    Stephen Mynott Was as advertised, cleared some clutter, boxed it sent it to Vintage C C, they kept me regularly updated agreed valuation, money in bank within a couple of days. So rasy Thank you V C C
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    Mr Vanstone My experience was very good and I felt supported at every stage. The items were a friends who had passed away from MotorNeurone disease and I still have more of her items so they have been sold instead of going in the ...
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    Patricia Hill Good service and friendly staff. It was easy to understand what was suitable for sale and the label was very useful. I accepted the offer and the money was in my bank account in a couple of days. I will definitely use ...

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