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.

  • TP stars
    Sueh Very easy to use service, comprehensive guide to items accepted, lots of communication to keep me updated on progress of my parcel. More than happy with the amount offered and money received very promptly.
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    Nigel Turner I’m a cynic, I expected a pittance, but the offer was very fair and far more than I expected. The whole process was efficient and the communication was excellent.
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    Christine Foley Very good response when first contacted them and all postage organised. All I had to do was pick a suitable box size for the items I had. There was a delay with valuation due to how busy they were but kept me informed ...
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    Janice Easy to send items and quickly response. Happy with my experience.
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    Robert Nelsey Very happy with my recent and first experience with VCC.Does what is promised.
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    Linda maddock Very convenient and very helpful
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    Judith Hartley A very easy and profitable transaction .
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    Anna Babich I had a fantastic experience with the company. So professional! A special shout out to Antonio who dealt with my call. Great customer services.
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    Redditch Customer Really easy process and regular contact and offer surpassed our expectations
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    Janet Barnett Happy with the transaction. Money received very quickly when I accepted.
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    Chris Minted my vintage items! Professional and courteous contact without any hassle. Simple, smooth and easy process with fast turnaround. Had thought about doing this for a while and delighted I did - cleared unworn ...
  • TP stars
    Jackie Great experience with Vintage cash cow. Received my label, boxed up my items and sent them off. Received an offer which I accepted because I was very pleased with it.Also wanted to ask a few questions and spoke to a ...
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    J D Vintage cash cow is a wonderful way to sell your unwanted stuff and make some extra cash for yourself, very happy with my £2000 evaluation money in back straight away, will be using again
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    David Absolutely great service. They made it so easy for me. I got rid of coins and watches that were no longer needed and they gave me a really good price and did all the work for me.
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    Bernadette Brownlie Speedy, kept me up to date with progress, offered what I think was a fair price. A bit of a breakdown of how offer was arrived at would have been nice. Otherwise happy to recommend and would use again.
  • TP stars
    Alison Great communication. Didn’t have to do a thing or follow up on anything. Got a great price for items. Very pleased thank you.

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