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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    Jona Thorpe The transaction took longer than expected due to lots of customers request My case was not handled very professioal as the operator could not identify my box The payment was fixed
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    Pauline Whiteman Everyone very helpful and supportive I have been very grateful for the way I was informed of what was happening Many thanks
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    Hazel Brewer Service was excellent . Quick and efficient communication on all the steps made it very easy to follow and use . Payment was very quick once I agreed to the suggested amount . Was pleasantly surprised about the amount ...
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    Mrs S Wilkins From the day l ordered the parcel package label and instructions VCC send me regular updates and gave me confidence in the transaction. They offered me a fair price for my items and the money was in my bank v quickly. ...
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    MsBeverleyFarnworth They are fair and its easy to send its more or less done for you you just have to take to post office or if you like they pick it up and you get your money straight away i reccomend anyone to use them .
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    customer Just a fantastic, professional and very straightforward service. I have recommended to my friends
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    Jane Great experience , good instructions and easy to follow , payment on time .
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    James Hibbs I was very pleased with the offer I received from cash cow and would recommend them to my family and friends,
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    Yeovil Logs Excellent fast service with friendly staff. I have used Vintage Cash Cow several times and always will recommend the company to others.
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    Miss EILEEN KRESIL From start to finish thought it was very easy to use. They kept me updated constantly to what was happening and I was delighted with the outcome
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    Mrs S Lock Clear information as to what may/may not be sent as well as how to send the items safely. I appreciated being able to have the package collected. The assessment of the package contents, I thought, was quick and the ...
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    Valerie Wallen Excellent service, I have used them before. Prompt and fair payment
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    Karen Slack Quick, easy, money comes through quickly. No hassle, prompt dependable service. Price was good.
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    Mr Dixon Fast and easy service to use
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    Michael Butler A very smooth experience from start to finish. I was kept informed throughout and the online videos from the experts were very useful in identifying what was worth sending.
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    Alison Wadsworth Happy with the service (slightly slower than initially advised but only a day or so). With the advent of AI would be great to have a breakdown of the value of the different items

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