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How to sell camera lenses: value guide & tips
Wondering if your camera lenses are worth selling? Learn which lenses hold value and how to get the best offer for your optics.
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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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Very easy to use system. No charge for postage and good communication throughout the process. Would use again
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Very good service from you to get your quotes which I accept and you transfer to my Bank Account Thank you Ian
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That my items were collected. I was kept informed of the process throughout, and although I may have been expecting more, I was given a fair price.
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I was very happy with the service I sent my box and was kept informed all the way i then got my offer and was very satisfied with what they offered me i would definitely recommend and will be searching my home for more ...
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Clear instructions. Regular updates. Fair price offered. Quick payment direct to bank account. Glad that items repaired and recycled.Free insured postage. Option to have items returned if offer not acceptable.
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Although you were experiencing a high volume of boxes to appraise I was kept up to date with regular messages letting me know how the valuations were going,and when your experts would be able to look at my box,and I ...
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The only complaint I have is the length of time it took to contact me with an offer and I had to contact them in the end,the first time I used them it was so quick and personal as Gerald called me. I am not saying that ...
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I found using Vintage Cash Cow to be so easy. I boxed up my selection of items and I arranged for the Royal Mail to collect my parcel from my home. Vintage Cash Cow kept me informed of when they received my box and when ...
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It was so easy to send off my things and vintage cash cow kept in touch throughout the whole process. It took a little longer than I had expected to get a quote, but the amount they offered was very fair. I would ...
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Loved the ease with which I could sell varied items in one go. A hassle free service.
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I was very pleasantly surprised from the start to finish! The whole process was easy. My boxes were collected from me because they were heavy. I put all sorts of items in them. I had no idea of the value of any of it. I ...
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Simple process. Kept informed throughout. Reasonable offer received which I accepted.
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Was a very easy process, but, it took 4 weeks to find out how much I was going to get because they were very busy. Sign of the times I expect.
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Good service and communication with all 3 boxes I have sent them, and good quotations. There has been a slight delay with the assessment of the box but think that's because they are becoming more popular. I will be ...
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