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

Please note, as per our Terms & Conditions we cannot be held liable for any missing or damaged Item that falls under a Restricted Category (including easily breakable items such as crockery, glass, porcelain, ceramics and similar) or any missing or damaged Item which is sent to us in a Box which also contains any Item which falls under a Restricted Category. 

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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    Mrs Laetitia Badder The experience was a great pleasure and your staff went above and beyond all expectations!!
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    mary down Excellent website excellent service clear instructions speedy payment
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    Ruth Tompkins Very satisfied with offer. Dealt with in a timely fashion. Lots of updates. Always knew what was happening.
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    S Hall Great service
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    BS Very easy and straight forward service from start to finish. Kept up to date with the progress and a more than fair price given. Payment was promptly made once offer was accepted. Highly recommended.
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    Deborah Excellent service, the only suggestion would be to have access to an individualised print out of the valuation of submitted items.
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    Sally Curtis Easy process and good communication Was happy with my offer
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    Elizabeth Flynn easy to do and a great service
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    Paul Very happy. Sent lots of things that we no longer use. Free postage. Great communication and they paid a lot more than we thought they would. Great service. Thank you.
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    barbara Skipton Nort Yorkshire Excellent service. I was kept informed all the way. Once I had accepted the offer payment was the next day.
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    Steve Jarvis Very straight forward, a fair offer, prompt and efficient service and payout. I've already recommended Vintage Cash Cow to a few people and they'll be in touch soon. We will be requesting a further box in the coming ...
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    Dawn Binelli Kept communicating at all times..payment was made very quickly.
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    Sue Pilkington Excellent service. Sent my items via Royal Mail (using VCC returns label), and as soon as the parcel was scanned at the Post Office, I received acknowledgement from VCC to say it was on its way to them! I had regular ...
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    Chris The recent settled transaction (offer of 26th June)was quite satisfactory and seems efficient service. It would be helpful if a breakdown of main items ( maybe over a certain value ) was available ?
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    Janet Simply sent a box of unused stuff Costume jewellery watches cuff links etc. Offer made quite quickly which I accepted. Happy with the result and will use again.
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    David Boxall Very easy to do, and a fair offer for us to be able to accept. Plus prompt payment. Would recommend giving them a try.

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