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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    Mrs Ruth Townrow easy and so very quick.
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    Heather Salter Reasonable prices for items. Also collected my boxes for free.
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    Anne Miller Would certainly recommend VCC - frequently updated which is a definite plus for me. Well done!
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    Sarah Brilliant transaction, will definitely use again!!
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    customer Very happy - great way to de- clutter your items sitting doing nothing! 👍🏼
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    Judy Sergeant Was happy with offer &communication
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    Jackie So easy ,pack items up ,send them off ,wait and get paid easy easy, thank you
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    Mrs D M Sadler Well informed right through the whole process. Easy to arrange a home pick up of my box. Happy with what I received. I will certainly have a further clear out, and use Vintage Cash Cow again.
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    Gordon Very easy process, everything needed was provided, except box, phone calls to assist and reassure, a fair offer and quick provision of payment
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    Isabella Mcdonald Everything was quick and easy. Staff are informative and pleasant, and communication is excellent. Everything was processed very easily. I got a good value for my items, and the money was in my bank account after I had ...
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    Sally Very easy to do, was kept informed at every stage, great result.
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    Ashok Atrey Helpful in getting paid for articles we do not use anymore. Reliable response. Good communication.
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    Customer PP Great experience because everything was so simple. I found a few unwanted gold and silver belongings and a couple of watches. It was easy to fill the box with lots of other things like binoculars and an iPad bought ...
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    nicola Warrington Took longer than advertised , but was kept in formed . Happy with offer and 48 hours the amount was in my bank account
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    robert moore Very fair evaluation very quick.decisions made and payout speedily transacted Thankyou
  • TP stars
    Lizzie Lewis Effective and efficient service - documentation and instructions were very clear and telephone follow ups were very helpful- communication was excellent.

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