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.

  • TP stars
    Sue Roche Really good service especially the communication my only negative was that it took a bit too long to forward an offer for the items appreciate you were busy and that might have contributed to the delay
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    Jo Walton Fast and very efficient service even when they were inundated with a vast amount of boxes, they kept me informed when I would get my offer. Thank you to the whole team, I have recommended them to my daughters.
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    Caroline Marques It was a straightforward way to off-load broken items (jewellery and a watch) as well as pieces that were no longer worn. The fact that postage is free and you needn't accept the offer makes everything very easy. I ...
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    Rosalind Service slower than normal but ok with result
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    L Bennett Prompt service. Offered about what I had in usages for old jewellery that what’s just cluttering up my jewellery box!
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    Christine it was more than expected
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    Angie Friendly knowledgeable very helpful staff. Good service. Cash offer not too bad (was hoping for more), but: this business model works for me ! Trying to find more stuff to sell (get rid of) :-)
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    MICHAEL HICKIE Although the matter took a little longer than I anticipated, I was pleased with the offer.
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    Paula Sale I was recommended to use VCC and I wasn’t disappointed. They’re busy but they do what they say and I’m more than satisfied. 😊
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    Chris Jones I was kept informed of the progress of my parcel all the time. I was very surprised/pleased with the offer and with the speed in which it was in my account once I’d confirmed acceptance. Thank you
  • TP stars
    Lyn Tehver Everything was easy, postage label sent promptly, they did have my belongings for about 3 weeks before I had my offer but they always kept in touch by email. Apparantly they were very busy. Had an email with an offer, ...
  • TP stars
    Robert Pitt Good service and price fast payment will use again.
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    Susan Elizabeth Easy to deal with kept informed throughout
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    Ms Annette Bastow Brilliant way of selling old items. Vintage Cash Cow value your items and give a good price thay are very professional and trustworthy.
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    Peter Good system. Reasonable price
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    Patricia Little Straightforward wording, kept up to date, efficient.

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