.webp?width=340&height=226&name=gold-thumb-xs%20(1).webp)
.webp?width=340&height=226&name=jewellery-thumb-xs%20(1).webp)
.webp?width=340&height=226&name=medals-and-militaria-thumb-xs%20(1).webp)
.webp?width=340&height=226&name=Apple%20category%20picture(1).webp)
.webp?width=340&height=226&name=ANDROID_PHONES_STOCk%20(1).webp)
When was gold discovered?
When was gold discovered? Trace its earliest known use in human history through to the famous gold rushes of the 1800s that reshaped entire nations for good.
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
As seen in...
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.
.webp?width=72&height=72&name=how_it_works_step_icon%20(1).webp){kind=icon}
- Send your box for free!
- Using your free postage labels, drop your box at the post office or book a home collection.
.webp?width=72&height=72&name=how_it_works_step_icon%20(2).webp){kind=icon}
- 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.
.webp?width=72&height=72&name=how_it_works_step_icon%20(3).webp){kind=icon}
How will you spend your money?
Join over 300,000 happy customers, and spend your new-found money on memorable moments.
-
.webp?width=461&height=461&name=customer-215%20(1).webp)
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.
-
.webp?width=461&height=461&name=customer-208%20(1).webp)
A fancy lunch
We treated ourselves to a lovely lunch at one of our favourite restaurants. We've enough left for more lunches too!
-
.webp?width=461&height=461&name=customer-216%20(1).webp)
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.
-
Treating the grandkids
We are putting our money towards treating our grandchildren to a few days by the sea. They are mega excited.
-
Horse riding adventure
I got my horse some treats with the money from my box.
-
Flights to Malaysia
My cheque is going towards a visit to my family in Malaysia later this year.
-
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!
-
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
-
We paid £305.00
-
We paid £215.00
-
We paid £227.0
-
We paid £110.0
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.
-
Clear & timely communication, and it is easy to speak with the team by telephone. I was pleased with the price offered. I accepted and the bank transfer was received in 2 days . Would definitely recommend, and am now ...
-
Ease to deliver items. There was a delay in getting a quote but once a value was agreed, payment was very prompt. A great way to recycle unwanted items.
-
Great service so easy to use! Just post off your items and they do the rest! Good communication all along! Offered great price and quick to pay out! Will be using again and recommending to family and friends!
-
A good experience, wasn't sure at first, but got together a box of things we no longer needed (and haven't for years if I'm truthful). We were kept updated and told almost straight away that the wait would be longer ...
-
The VCC is an excellent vehicle to sell unwanted items . They are a first class operation with great communication and very fair in what they offer you. Highly recommended!
-
Simple instructions provided, free postage, clear communication informing of each stage of the process, telephone call advising of offer for my box with a 14 day period to decide and prompt payment when decision made.
-
Great service if you're got stuff lying around the house and you want to sell it vintage cash cow is the solution to your problems ,will definitely use there services again.
-
Very helpful with the service and delighted with the amount offered. Thank you
-
My experience with Vintage Cash Cow was very easy from start to finish. They kept me updated from receipt of my goods until they gave me a quote. I accepted their offer and received payment within 2 days. Would ...
-
Took a little longer than expected. Once I agreed the amount, the money was in my account very quickly. The amount I received, was a little lower than I was expecting/hoping. It’s very simple to use.
Handy articles
Discover intriguing stories, artefacts and advice to help tidy your home and soothe your mind.
-
-
What is gold bullion?
What is gold bullion? Discover how bars and coins differ from jewellery, how purity is set, and whether investment gold qualifies for VAT relief in the UK.
-
What is liquid gold?
What is liquid gold? Explore what happens when gold turns molten, why gold is described as a liquid asset, and how that relates to selling jewellery today.
-
What is yellow gold?
What is yellow gold? Discover how its colour is made, why carat affects the shade, and how it compares to white gold and rose gold in everyday jewellery.
-
What is the melting point of gold?
What is the melting point of gold? Discover the exact temperature, how purity affects it, and why it matters for refining, repairs and recycling old jewellery.
-
Does gold tarnish?
Does gold tarnish? Find out why pure gold stays stable, why some jewellery dulls over time, and simple ways to help prevent it from happening again for good.