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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    Jennifer Very pleased with everything Staff very helpful
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    Linda Easy to use, Good feedback on your goods and Happy with my offer
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    MRSSTEPHANIEMCCABE Hi everyone .I am very happy with the way you all kept me informed about what was going on .I also very happy with the outcome with my first experience with vintage cash cow regards Steph mccabe.
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    Jammet Very easy to use
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    Lizzie C Easy to use Recycling old laptops phones coins cameras jewellery I was offered £145 I wanted £200 but accepted their offer...convenient 3 weeks from sending the box free of charge to receiving it direct to my bank ...
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    Marguerite Elizabeth Harrison Great service
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    Sue A great experience. Lots of updates throughout and very thorough. VCC were very quick and friendly and made the whole experience very smooth. Would do it again and recommend to others.
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    Janet Stephens The company kept me informed of the progress of my parcel. Once I accepted their offer the money was on my account the same day.
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    Sally Arlin Very good service. Kept informed about my box . Promptly turned around and pleased with the valuation. Paid promptly. Very pleased would highly recommend to anyone.
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    Kathleen Clunie Excellent in every way
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    Robert Smyth It was easy to get the vintage cash cow information pack.......It arrived very quickly.......When I sent it of they informed me through out the process keeping me updated of the parcels progress......I received an email ...
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    Debbie Great transaction! Very easy, to use. Great price ! Thank you !
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    David Short Getting a label is quick and easy. And you keep me informed every step of the way. Thanks
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    31 tower st Thankyou for the good service ,took abit longer than first time i used them but no problem.all good
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    Julia Brooks Very easy to send the parcel. Instructions were very clear. I was happy with the value and will use again.
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    Mrs Karen Bramwell Quick and easy to send and quick with a return offer, will highly recommend to anybody!

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