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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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We saw this advertised and made up a box of what we thought were bits of tat 🤣 They offered us a very good price which we accepted and the money was in the bank within a few days. Excellent service thank you.
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Good response, efficient, clear instructions, kept informed of progress, friendly, fair in their dealings with me. Quick payment. Would definitely use them again.
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It was all a very easy process from start to finish . Very helpful advice from you on what you would accept to packing and sending on the box to you . I am happy with your valuation too ! I would definitely use vintage ...
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Good information booklet showing what to send. Collected when expected. Kept up to date when parcel received and when valued.
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Liked the people that operate Vintage Cash Cow. Good postal service, which was great the Postman came and collected 2 parcels, which I was so grateful at my age 80 not having to take it to the Post Office. I was please ...
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Very happy with the experience with Vintage Cash Cow. Was kept you to date with every step and got a price quickly for my stuff.
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Easy ordering brochure and postal label . My box of goodies arrived safely with you. I accepted your offer which was credited speedily. (I’d have loved extra ££££s)
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From finding out about Vintage Cash Cow, I found it so easy to box up the items, ( I checked to make sure the items were accepted) wait for the labels to arrive and arrange a pick up that was convenient to me. ...
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Hi I had some un wanted items,I saw advert and decided to give it a try,if they just are stuck in the draws,they might come in handy for some else. I rather give them away earn some cash ,but was well worth it.
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Kept in touch all the way along. Very pleased with quick response and payment into my bank
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Great service if you just want to part with old stuff and you’re not too bothered by how much it might be worth. Simple, quick and no obligation. Free postage, what is there to lose!
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