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Silver hallmarks explained: How to identify and understand UK silver hallmarks
Learn how to identify UK silver hallmarks, understand what they mean and tell sterling silver from silver plate with our practical guide.
The hassle free way to sell your old items
Sell your old gold, silver, jewellery, watches, cameras, and more using our safe and insured service.
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How it works
- Order your free postage pack
- This includes your free postage labels and a handy guide to help you maximise your box value.
- Pack your items into a box
- Pack a box with all your unwanted valuables, even broken and tangled items are accepted.
- Send your box for free!
- Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
- Sit back and relax
- Receive your offer within 7 - 14 days. Either accept and get paid within 2 working days, or have your items returned for free.
Items we buy
You can sell thousands of your old valuables - from jewellery and silverware to watches and cameras. Scroll to see all of the items we buy.
How will you spend your money?
Join over 300,000 happy customers, and spend your new-found money on memorable moments.
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Trip to Diggerland!
I made £125 and the whole family got to go to Diggerland for my digger-mad son’s 4th birthday - he had bucket loads of fun!
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A weekend by the coast
I took the grandkids away for a weekend by the coast. It’d been years since we'd done this together and everyone loved it.
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A Radley handbag
From the money I received from VCC, I got a brand-new Radley handbag. It was time for a treat.
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A fancy lunch
We treated ourselves to a lovely lunch at one of our favourite restaurants. We've enough left for more lunches too!
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Charity work in Uganda
I donated the money from my box to a small charity, supporting Uphill Junior School in rural western Uganda.
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Wedding dress shopping
I went along for a dress fitting with a friend and treated myself to an outfit for her wedding later this year.
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Snazzy running kit
I treated myself to some new running gear. Thank you.
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Treating the grandkids
We are putting our money towards treating our grandchildren to a few days by the sea. They are mega excited.
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Horse riding adventure
I got my horse some treats with the money from my box.
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Flights to Malaysia
My cheque is going towards a visit to my family in Malaysia later this year.
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A snorkelling adventure
The money I made went to my son who is doing conservation work in Mexico. It gave him enough for a snorkelling trip!
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A tandem adventure
I spent my money on some accessories and new cycling gear for me and my tandem partner.
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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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I have sent three boxes now and been happy with the offers they proposed. I think it is a brilliant idea and just hope that it doesnt get so big that it loses the personal touch that it has now. Kind regards AM
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I used Vintage Cash Cow for the first time recently and am totally thrilled I did so! Was a bit sceptical about the system to be honest, but right from my first enquiry they were professional yet friendly and helpful ...
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Great communication..easy to deal with..helpful and friendly on the phone..rapid service..you really get what it says on the tin..no doubt I will be using this service again..many thanks 😊
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We received a warm welcome, detailed instructions on what to send and how to pack it. It was easy to despatch at the post office and we were kept informed about the progress of our items through each stage of their ...
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Quick and easy process to sell unwanted items. Nice to use the money for items for my daughter.
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I received an email every step of the process and the valuation was quick and I received my offer in super quick time. Thank you.
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The pack arrived quickly once requested. An opportunity to send multiple items to reduce clutter is wonderful! Was kept informed of what was happening to my box, which was reassuring. Offered an amount greater than ...
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