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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.
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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
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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Very reliable company. Guidance at every step of the transaction. Payment was prompt and overall would recommend to others.
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Easy way to pass on unwanted items. The whole process was easy and after despatch of items, the assessment, offer and payment were all very efficient. I suspect I may have made more money selling them myself but this ...
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Easy to do and I was happy with the final outcome. I think the only thing I would have liked was a breakdown of the items and the amount they were bought for. Thank you in advance. I have told lots of people about how ...
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Prompt, efficient valuation. After acceptance of the offer, the money reached my bank account within two days. Highly recommend
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Excellent service and so quick, all done and dusted within 4 days will be using them again and have forwarded details to friends
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Very speedy and efficient service from first search of Vintage cash Cow to receiving an offer for my box of pre-loved items.
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We were extremely impressed with the service from start to finish extremely efficient and stress free. We will definitely use Vintage again and would highly recommend them.
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Good communication throughout.Decent offer for our items and paid within days.Friendly staff ,and no worries throughout.
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How we train the next generation of appraisers
Learn about the Academy - our in house appraiser training programme at Vintage Cash Cow. We combine expertise and tech to value items in the best way.
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