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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    Ann Hancock Overall experience
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    Mrs Rosemary Hayward I was sent a label for my box with very good instructions. Once I posted my box I was constantly kept up to date on its receipt, and the valuing process. The cash I was offered was most acceptable and was paid into my ...
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    Lynda Durovic Received label for box quickly, kept informed by e-mail, messages, did take a while to receive value of my box, but overall happy with the service and my payment and was in my account extremely quick .
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    Mrs Latham Very easy to use with clear guidance and excellent communication throughout every stage of the process. VCC offers a great service and supports you to maximise the value of your box. A fair offer made and prompt ...
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    Mrs Honoria Smith Easy as Pie . Pack a box send it off Post Free. Receive your offer . Money in the Bank. Will do it it all over again.
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    Jane Tooke Although it took longer than usual, the communication was excellent. Payment was received very quickly
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    Mrs Anne Booth Good communication but felt 3 weeks is too long. If it was someone who needed cash for something the time taken would not be good. Service great but if so busy need to look at increasing staff. Happy with amount offered ...
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    Rita Hall A fantastic service will definitely use again & recommend to all my friends
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    Liz Paul I feel I need to heap praise on Vintage Cash Cow. They dealt with everything meticulously. Although I didn't accept their offer, everything was handled with good grace and no bad feeling. They returned my box in ...
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    Susan Parry Each communication was straightforward and easy to follow and although it took a little longer than expected to get a quote you did text and explain why . So all in all a good experience
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    J C Brookes A straightforward process from beginning to end. Good communication throughout. Even spoke to a member of the team before sending goods off and got some advise on what not to include. Managed my expectations in terms ...
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    Miss Angela Soar Very easy process and the staff so helpful
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    Vincent White First time using Vintage Cash Cow, first impressions count for me , you kept me in the loop ,you gave me a price ,which I was happy with , you gave me a chance to think about the price , and happy to return goods if I ...
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    Mike Smith It was easy to get items sorted and sent, and the communication throughout the process was excellent. We agreed a very fair and good price, and the money was in our account quickly.
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    MARKS&SPENCER HAYLE Regular updates on progress of my box and a very fair offer for the contents. A really simple way to clear unwanted items and good to know it's saving the planet!
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    Tracey Hayden Easy,efficient and straightforward

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