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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    Julia I was very impressed with the process and communications of VCC. It was easy to send off the box of jewellery with no charge for postage. I was very pleasantly surprised by the amount offered which I was happy to ...
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    Stuart Macpherson Excellent communication with clear instructions. Swift response and good price offered for my box. Money was in my bank account within a couple of days. Hoping to send more items soon.
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    Mrs Kay Whitehead Having just spoken to someone at vintage cashcow I was thrilled to accept their offer, the gentleman was very pleasant and explained everything to me in detail and I would definitely use them again. Thank you again. ...
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    Judi Seale I am very happy that you brought my items, it was a quick and easy process, one which would have taken time to do, Thank you
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    Kevin white Swift efficient service. Very impressed and will definitely use again.
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    Kirsty Had a great experience with vintage cash cow. From receiving the label to payment. Kept in touch every step. Reasonable offer which I accepted. Money received within 2 days. Would definitely use again.
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    A Rudge A very smooth and painless business transaction from start to finish with a fair and agreed valuation..
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    Robert Bathurst Great way to sell unwanted vintage items
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    Edward Rodgers it sold some unwanted items that would otherwise have gone to the tip
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    MRSELISABETEPIMENTEL Nice people and good company
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    Mrs E Timlin The service was very quick and easy , I was very pleased with the offer I got , I shall be looking for more items to send in a few weeks time , thank you
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    Jackie Fast friendly experience.
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    patricia Got a lot more for my box than expected.so very easy would definitely do again
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    Elizabeth Frost No complaints whatsoever, this was so easy, they were so helpful to deal with ,from the phone call at the beginning, to packing my things and getting them posted ,I got the money very quickly, I was so pleased I'm ...
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    Angela From box being collected to payment being received all within the week. Kept up to date throughout the process.

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