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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    Catriona Great Stephen by step instructions. Good communication
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    Rachel Emery Was ok thanks
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    Ray Fast payment into bank account , happy with price
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    Kathryn Furnell I love the idea of Vintage Cash Cow, so much 'junk' is lurking in our homes, often long forgotten which we have no attachment to - bundle it off and send to the team and sit back whilst you wait for your valuation - ...
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    Adrian Such an easy process and a fair price received.
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    Samantha Brunette Great customer service from the team. Replied to my responses rapidly. Polite and courteous. Will use vintage cash cow again. Highly recommended
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    Helen A very efficient company. My prepaid label arrived quickly. I posted my box back on Monday, had confirmation it had arrived by Tuesday and an offer was made on the Wednesday. After accepting the offer made, my money ...
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    Wendy Blanch Quick and easy to do,very happy with service
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    Ste D Do what they say they are going to do. Quick response and speedy payment and
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    Martin Scragg I was quite happy with the valuation of my box. I could have checked it with an auction house, but why ? Your price seemed quite fair. Again I could have spoken to one of your experts, which is great if I had wanted ...
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    Sharon Jeffery Quick and easy service.
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    SUSAN CAROL SHAW My second time using the service. Efficient and helpful. Good communication.
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    DeeDee Excellent communication, kept me informed of the progress of my box. I was happy with my offer, which was more than I expected for just bits and pieces laying around the house in draws. On my second box now!!
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    Mandy Merriman I must say...im so impressed. To begin with i arranged a home collection which didn't happen, not impressed. VCC looked into it for me very promptly and therefore I sent my package by royal mail. After that everything ...
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    Andy Taylor It was so easy. I was sent the mailing kit, I sent my box and had an offer quite quickly when considering it was during the Christmas period. I was kept up to date by email and text message throughout the process. My ...
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    phillip woolley Great service especially after the first time my envelope did not arrive they sent another one I do have more items but mostly crockery which I thing you don’t take but great service

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