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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    Frances Tilbrook You always make it easy to send stuff to you and then to communicate quickly after receipt. I live in rural Scotland, so it would be impossible to find experts to value my unwanted treasures, and you fulfil that role ...
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    catherine coutts The whole process was very easy. I packed my box and i got an email to say that they had received it and then a few days later i received my offer, which i was very happy about.
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    Sarah B Easy process. Post label arrived. Text message reminders, literally put stuff in a box and sent it. Got an offer, accepted, got the money. Great!
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    CHristine Popham Highly recommend . From start to finish I was very impressed with using your company, I accepted your offer for my items sent, I will definitely use you again. Many thanks.
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    Sarah Knowles Quick efficient service
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    barbara ellyatt The whole process was very easy. Staff pleasant, understanding and knowlwdge about the items i sebt. Will have no hesitation to use them again
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    Kate Mcintyre I like the fact that my things as well as other people's, won't be going to landfill.
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    Jane Ervin Excellent experience!
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    B Clark Everything went smoothly and without any fuss
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    Deborah Clarke Quick efficient didn’t push
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    Franco Excellent all round and simple, very happy 😃 thank you vintage cash cow
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    MR ROD CLIFT Easy way to get money for things you don’t want anymore. There helpful, easy, and quick to get a value price. I would recommend to anyone wanting to pass on items they don’t want anymore. Free labels and postage. ...
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    RonnieDee A very easy process to follow clear it, pack it, send it ,in the pre paid postage , then within a few days you will get a fair offer for your box .
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    Mandy Good communication all the way through, and I think a very reasonable offer for the pieces sent to them. Very happy and would use again.
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    David Everything was done well and professionally . With good communication throughout.
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    Brian Ambler A simple process to sell any items no longer wanted. The whole process was straightforward and VCC kept me informed all the way through the process. The valuation was fair and payment into my bank was very quick. Would ...

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