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.

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    Lee Worley As a whole, the service is very good. I was sent a postage label, which was insured, which in my opinion, shows they want your items to arrive in the condition you sent them. The items I sent I already knew they had an ...
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    Judy Massey I was happy with the offer but it took a long time to hear, unlike previous times I have used the service.
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    Paull All good sorted , sent,sold ,paid ...:)
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    Linda Watkins A super easy way to recycle unwanted items. You are taken through the process step by step and are given regular updates. I will certainly be using again and recommend to friends and family.
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    Mrs CHRISTINE TURNBULL I've ordered a another box I Asked my friend what she thought first and my neighbour got a box tol.
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    Joyce thomson Have dealt with you three times and have always been very happy with the service and offers.
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    Lorraine First time i used it very happy and good offer will use again
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    mrs carol ferris Clear instructions regarding sending items. Easy to post and good communication and quick reply to emails. Good offer for my items and money in my account within 24 hours. Would definately use again
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    Lesley Freel What a wonderful Service. I have just made nearly £240 On stuff that was at the back of my draw. I was thinking around £150. Really is so simple to use. The options for email or telephone if u wanted to ask ...
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    john waters Very pleased with both the offer received and service experienced. My second use of VCC and will be using this service again. Excellent communication all the way through and payment received the same day I accepted the ...
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    Robert Carter It does what it says and in a very efficient way. Regularly kept informed during the process and resulting in a very fair offer.
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    LOUISE SMITH Very easy process from sending box to offer. Once I accepted offer money was in my account in 2 days.
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    Thea Young Efficient service. Very easy and straightforward.
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    Selina McEnaney Very happy with the whole process, and will definitely use again.
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    LJF My experience with Vintage Cash Cow has been positive from start to finish. From initially requesting a label for my box to receiving and accepting an offer for my items, the communication from VCC has been great. I was ...
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    customer Purple Kensington My first time using this service and I was pleasantly impressed. Excellent and very easy going to deal with. Really a non hassle process. Great customer care and a really unique idea. I will be recommending this great ...

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