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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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We love hearing how we've helped you to clear out those unwanted antique items and the interesting ways you've spent your money.
How will you spend your money?
Join over 300,000 happy customers, and spend your new-found money on memorable moments.
Exploring Norway!
I had booked my first holiday since losing my husband. I spent my money from VCC on a trip along the Norwegian fjords.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Snazzy running kit
I treated myself to some new running gear. Thank you.
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.
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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 within 2 working days, or have your items returned for free.
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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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Great service. Easy to use. And a good offer which we were delighted to accept.
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it was very easy to understand what was saleable and how to pack it. The process was quick and communication excellent. I felt that the pricing was fair and will use the site for my next clear-out.
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The service I received was very professional. I excepted a reasonable offer and was paid quickly
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I am kept fully informed all the time. I am offered a fair amount for my box and the money is put into bank account promptly.
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Easy from 1st step to receiving payment do not let the things lying around your home gathering dust stay there get some money for them.
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From initial phone call to money offer was kept informed at all stages. Prompt payment too.
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I was happy with my quote but had returned my first box because I was unsure. I would be far happier to know what my items were worth individually.
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Couldn't have been easier! The hardest part was trying to decide what to keep (possibly another parcel coming your way) and what to send. Everything was very quick and painless.
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Excellent service from start to finish,great communication and was really quick in giving me an offer. Would highly recommend
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Was plain and simply, straightforward and the sale progressed exactly to the instructions.
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What a fantastic service, we packed the box sent it off and received an offer, within 24 hours after we accepted the offer the cash was in our bank account. We were well pleased with the offer and the great comms.
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Great experience! The platform is easy to navigate and very user-friendly. I’ve had such a positive experience that I have confidently referred several people. I’m currently awaiting my referral benefits and look ...
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