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When was gold discovered?
When was gold discovered? Trace its earliest known use in human history through to the famous gold rushes of the 1800s that reshaped entire nations for good.
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.
Call FREE: 0800 246 1111Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
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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 was delighted with the service I received and the way I was kept informed throughout the process. I had a turnout and found lots of odds and ends of jewellery and watches, I was going to throw them away as they were a ...
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The communication was excellent, always updating. Quick shipment of envelope and even though there was a delay in response to quote they always kept you informed. My only disappointment was the final pricing as you ...
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Label arrived quickly. I was contacted continually at every stage. Very fair offer and money in my bank in a few days. Very happy
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Efficient and was kept informed of a minor delay. Pleased with the offer for a quantity of bits and pieces of jewellery (mostly earrings) that I was not going to wear again. Payment was very speedily in my account.
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Absolutely brilliant. I rummaged through the house collecting all the items I have been meaning to dispose of for ages. Vintage Cash Cow supplied the pre paid label and arranged the collection day at my convenient ...
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Good offers accepted.. Paid to mg account very quickly… VERY Quick service.. & VERY CONVENIENT… Thank you
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The staff I dealt with throughout the process were both helpful and professional. We were happy with the offer that was made and accepted. This was the second time that I have used vintage Cash Cow and would have no ...
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Quick getting postal cables lots of messages to tell you how far everything is going..second time sending a box great experience both times..
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It does what it says on the tin. I didn't ask for details but didn't want any.
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Excellent in every respect .. seamless. As a 71 year old my technical abilities are brilliant but the process was easy from sending for labels .. packing ..sending and waiting for an offer. The communication was good ...
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