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

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    Annette Did exactly as the advert. Sent label for free postage. Paid a fair price for contents of my box. Altogether a perfect service.Very happy to recommend.
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    Ms Wells Wasn’t a quick deal but they kept me updated at every giving chance. I was more than happy with my offer I would definitely recommend it.
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    Linda There was lots of communication and I was kept up to date with what was happening The man I spoke to about the offer was very pleasant and made sure I understood what was the procedure entailed
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    Liz Allen Fast easy service , excellent communication Thanks
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    Sarah Fowler Good service and communication. Reasonable offer, will use again soon .
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    Jeanette Voss Good service
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    Catherine Prompt service Kept us posted as to progress Happy with the offer given
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    Mr Patrick McGrath Easy and good prices paid for what you deem to be clutter a great way to to de-clutter with no costs .
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    Mrs Locke Sent a box of bits and bobs and got a bob or two for them that's not to like@
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    CAROL HOLLAND Brilliant, really good communication from start to finish. Highly recommend. Going to make a start on my second box.
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    Chris Very easy process from start to finish, great communication and information from the company, and quick to credit our bank account at a very fair price for our items sent. Would recommend selling spare bits n bobs with ...
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    Jannie I am very impressed with VCC , all went very smoothly and I received a very good offer. Excellent service!
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    Deborah Davis It was just so easy to do... had a few bits from my late mums house as I knew they were old bits and bobs... was delighted with my offer. Just wish you would take breakables too!
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    Mrs Ness From my initial phone call, to getting advice and labels organised, local postman picking up the boxes, to receiving our offer and payment being made it has been excellent.
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    Yianna Ioannou Very happy with my experience from start to finish.
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    Michaela Holloway Took a bit longer for estimate as busy but quick payment once accepted.

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