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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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I was kept informed throughout the whole experience which was straightforward from start to finish. The postage label arrived promptly with an informative leaflet. I packed and sent my parcel and received my offer after ...
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The customer service ladies I spoke too Wednesday was really helpful, I really appreciated her being so helpful.
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Very good service. This time took a bit longer to get the items valued but you kept me informed and I was very pleased with the result ! Thank you..
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Used Vintage Cash Cow several times now and each time has been a positive experience .Communication is a real strongpoint with them From posting my parcel through to receiving payment they keep you informed all the time ...
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Good professional service not had a problem with them excellent would recommend
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Overall experience was fine. VCC do like their messages and emails you will find, yes it keeps you informed but might be classed as a little over the top. Only downside was the time taken from receipt of my items to ...
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Kept in the loop all the way from collection to the final price offered,which was a very fair price even the phone call you get when you get your labels sent out was very helpful
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Excellent way to declutter, great service, kept me updated all the time, so simple to do, I was so happy making the things that were sitting in cupboards turn into money, I put it towards a holiday. Thankyou
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I didn't have many items,mostly costume jewellery,a camera and other bits and pieces so I was very pleased and surprised by my offer which I was happy to accept.Thank you.
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First time I’ve used vintage, all went well looking forward to filling another box.
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I have been sending a few boxes and talking to the Cash cow team for some time and the stuff are very helpful. I do get offers for my boxes, I do expect there offers but I do sometimes expect more for my boxes.
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I like the fact that I was kept informed from start to finish. It was reassuring to know that the box was received OK. Also it was good to be informed of delays and then once it was with an adviser I had an offer ...
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