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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.
Silver & silver plate
We buy your old silver coins, plates, jewellery and more. Sell silver with free, tracked and insured home collection from Parcelforce.
Call FREE: 0800 246 1111Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Joanna Simpson
Silver Specialist
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Sell your silver the easy way
Our antique experts love all kinds of vintage silverware in any condition, including silver jewellery, watches and cutlery. Scroll to uncover all the types of silver items we accept and start selling silver coins, plates and candlesticks today.
We buy silver and so much more
Your hidden gem could be worth more than you imagined. Scroll down to see what else you can sell…
It's super easy to sell your Silver & silver plate
- 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 the same day or have your items returned for free.
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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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Easy to use and a swift responce with a valuation and the money was in my bank account in a few days. I was slightly disapointed with the valuation though.
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Clear communication, prompt service, easy process and fair valuation followed by prompt payment.
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Everything was so easy and straightforward. I couldn’t believe how quick it was
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You kept me updated with the progress of my box. I was very happy with your offer and once I accepted it you paid the money straight into my account. I would highly recommend your service.
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The whole cash cow experience was seamless until the end when you said you couldn't honour the +20% from the t.v.because I had been sent a label a few weeks earlier,even though no transaction was done. It felt a bit of ...
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Reviews like this helped me decide to try Vintage Cash Cow. They supplied a label and I sent various items from my late parents house. Great service and also pleased with the cash received in return. I will happily use ...
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From my first telephone call to the money hittjng my bank account the proceedure was seamless. They kept me informed at each stage by email and text and I felt very comfortable using the company.
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I wish there was a follow up on what had sold and for how much. Good experience and a good way to get rid of stuff 👌 Easy to do and paid quickly
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Excellent as always my 3rd box and just sending my 4th. Service is fantastic from start to finish.
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easy to follow. Clear communication and quick. Delighted with the offer. Glad to translate unused objects into cash for treats, etc.
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This was the easiest and most efficient way of selling I have ever experienced. I was also pleasantly surprised with the offer I received. Would recommend 100 %.
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Good to know parcel received and then offer but don’t need in between emails
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