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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    Geraldine Thorne Polite, well mannered, interested in the history of things I sent in. Very happy with my offer which was much more than I expected and payment was prompt. Would certainly use again.
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    Customer Second time of using VCC and just as satisfied as the first time. Quick and easy process, can't fault any of it including the offer and quick payment at the end. Have told lots of our friends about you! Highly ...
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    Pav Bhogal I sent vinted cash cow my items all packaged well a couple of weeks ago, they offered a price but I felt they were under valued. Once my items were returned, there was damages to my necklace and earrings and our watch ...
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    Ali Wilfred The whole process was so easy. My items were picked up at my door, I was kept informed at every step and the offer left me speechless. I was thrilled that all those bits cluttering up my house were worth over £300!!! ...
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    Carole Martin Full stars, sent some items to the company, the experts gave me a price, I was happy with it, and the money was in my account within two days.
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    Chris De Newtown Simple to use and fair prices
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    S. C. Northants All went smoothly, pleased with speed of process & courier collection so no worries about box getting lost or being tampered with in the post. Considering my items were just sitting around not being used I think the ...
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    Anne. Ease,quick.
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    Alex Hearson Fantastic service given once again and that's why I keep on using vintage cash cow as it's the best way to sell ur unwanted items for a great price and the response and customer service care is next to none 1000 percent ...
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    Susan It was really easy to send items. Very quick at getting back with an offer.
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    Meryl Pithers Quick and easy.
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    Kim Very easy to set up. Post office great regarding sending stuff and receive confirmation text from VCC plus £ offer exceeded my expectations !
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    Kathryn Morley Easy to arrange for a collection. Swift valuation.
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    Andrew Hobbs Vintage Cash Cow gave me a fair 'producer' price for the items I sent. I have tried to sell them twice before and I was, to put it charitably, displeased by what I encountered, Vintage Cash Cow are the all round best ...
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    Donna Maria Good customer service.
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    Miss. Carol Parry So easy to deal with very prompt on telephone calls my questions were dealt with straight away. Would strongly recommend. Cash for most stuff which we may throw away after time. Well worth getting in touch with either ...

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