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.

  • TP stars
    Ann Easy and efficient.Also pleased with the offer I accepted on my box.
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    Karen Galbraith Ease of use, labels provided, fair offers
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    Mrs Clarke Better than expected valuation. Good communication.
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    Bryan Every thing went smoothly and how it was explained to me what would happen all correspondence were polite and prompt, exceptional service thank you
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    Zahida Hussain The label to speed of payment, very good
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    Mrs. Yvonne Saunders Easy to do very helpful and friendly people,excellent service
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    Kathleen Mcintyre I feel confident my boxes are going to good hands and the goods in those boxes are evaluated fairly.....so all in all I am extremely happy
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    KAREN McGOVERN Always a fantastic service from VCC ! Speedy responses and kept up to date every step of the way ! Would recommend 🤩
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    Elizabeth Mather After repeatedly seeing the TV advert for Vintage Cash Cow I thought of going online to order my postage label When one of my friends told me that she had ordered hers I decided that I must spur myself into action and ...
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    Georgina Vernon Easy to do great communication from start to finish. Very happy with my experience.
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    GJ - Hampshire Efficient and effective service. Easy to use. Will use again.
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    Lynda Quick, efficient and hassle free. Great that it’s free postage and insured. Excellent communication throughout.
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    Rosemary Collard Prompt service easy to use
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    Jb Box of various items sent including silver jewellery, couple of cameras, junk jewellery and a mohair teddy. From start to finish the communication has been excellent. Turn around from VCC receiving my box to the offer ...
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    Scott Gooch Nice and easy to deal with no problems at all
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    Consumer Really good communication so we knew what was happening at every step of the process

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