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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.
See what we paid our customers
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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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Such a simple straightforward process from start to finish. Staff are very informative and keep you updated throughout. You receive your offer and payment is prompt This is the first time I have used this company but ...
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Tel queries were constructive. Postage label arrived quickly. When advising how much the contents of box where worth, it would be useful to know the breakdown of individual peices/lots. Also. Advise how much has ...
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Second time of using VCC, again I received an offer which was more than I expected. Would use again.
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I was kept informed of what was happening all the time and I was pleased with the offer. Thank everyone for their help.
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Great comms sent postage label very quickly,but took a good few weeks for them to look at the things I had sent. But in the end it worked out fine I would use again in the future .
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So easy to do. Totally free. The best way to get rid of all those odds and ends that have been stuck in a drawer for years, and get paid!
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Very easy to do, request a label , fill a box and post it off. Took a bit longer than expected but go regular messages as to where they were up to with the items I sent. Very happy with the price they offered. Accepted ...
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I found the service very simple to use. I was kept informed at all times, and was given a great offer, which I accepted. My money was in my bank account the next day. Would use again and I have recommened Vintage Cash ...
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I have been trying to get my antiques, jewellery, etc together to send to them for about 2 months now, but my partner has dementia and requires my attention quite a lot of the day
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The service is quick and I feel safe using it, the idea of sending new postage labels once your offer has been accepted is a brilliant p.r. idea. Gold star for whoever thought of that !
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A gathered up bits an pieces that I no longer needed packed them in a box and used the postage sticker provided to post sat back and waited for my offer
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