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
    Kenneth Ramsay Excellent service from start to finish.
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    Sam Mcfarlane Like the free send and returns. It took me 3/4 hours to bag it up, decided not to sell to them, they sent it back, just thrown in 3/4 bags. I had bagged up all the small necklaces separately, they returned them in big ...
  • TP stars
    Jeffrey Cheers Simple and straight forward
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    Chris D'Santos Very well organised. Regular updates. Very helpful customer service. Excellent collection and despatch service. All in all I will be using VCC again.
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    Lawrence Edge No problems what soever with them
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    Rhona Scott Getting rid of unused items… Getting paid for same. :0)🍀🍀
  • TP stars
    Mark Excellent service, kept updated at every step . Once accepted the offer, received money next day Would use again and highly recommended to anyone
  • TP stars
    Jude Being paid for things I would have thrown away has got to be a plus! Very easy, straightforward transaction.
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    Helen O'Sullivan Easy packing and posting Labels only valid for 3 weeks and I wasn’t ready so emailed them when I was and they sent new labels .. no fuss . Good communication via WhatsApp and email throughout letting me know box ...
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    Mrs LINDA MCTURK Communication was excellent. They informed me when they received my box and when I could expect my valuation. Was I happy with what I was offered ? Well yes - more would have been lovely . I was never going to make ...
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    C Jenkins Couldn't fault the system. Received label posted package and received an e-mails from Vintage advising that it was received. It only took 5 days and received a price which I was happy with which was in my account the ...
  • TP stars
    Romi Burgess Lots of information, easy to post stuff and easy to get in touch . Very pleased
  • TP stars
    Kevin Tilley Being kept informed of every stage and very prompted payment when I accepted
  • TP stars
    Sharon Starr Excellent service, very quick and a fair offer for my goods. Money was transferred to my account within a day of my accepting the offer.
  • TP stars
    Tony Harvey very good service kept me informed all the way. good price paid tome and very quick
  • TP stars
    Patricia The messages kept me in the loop all the way

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