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How we train the next generation of appraisers
Learn about the Academy - our in house appraiser training programme at Vintage Cash Cow. We combine expertise and tech to value items in the best way.
Sell gold online
We buy your gold coins, scrap gold and so much more. Selling gold is easier than ever with our free post or collection service and fast payments.
Call FREE: 0800 246 1111Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Annie Higman
Gold Specialist
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Selling gold the easy way
Our antique experts love all kinds of vintage gold in any condition, including scrap gold, gold bars and gold jewellery. Scroll down to uncover all the types of gold we accept, so you can get started and sell gold coins, watches and chains more quickly.
We buy Gold 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 Gold
- 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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Fast prompt service for items that were sitting in drawers. Money in bank within 2 days of accepting. Ime on the hunt now through the loft 😂
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Very efficient and always providing updates as to where the box of items has reached. Yes I could most probably get a higher price elsewhere for some of the items which I have sold. However the convenience is a key ...
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This was the second time we had used Vintage Cash cow and we were pleased with the fast service the price offered and the speed of payment. We have probably cleared our surplus now but I wouldn't hesitate to use again ...
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The staff were friendly & helpful.The parcels were collected & I was updated at all stages of process. The final offer was great .
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Was sent to vintage cash cow got there really quick and was assessed very fast and offered the money real quick this is the second time I’ve used them and are the best I’ve ever used
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Easy to send my items in the post. Booked a pickup on line. Received e mails stating box had arrived and received regular e mails of each step of the process. Value was given and accepted and in my bank account in a few ...
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Very professional and courteous throughout the whole process and kept be informed. Really pleased with my first offer. I will definitely use again.
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Kept in constant contact during each stage of the parcel transaction using WhatsApp which is much better than phone calls. Once agreement had been reached regarding the parcels contents, the money was transferred to my ...
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Really straight forward & quick payment. I was impressed with the offer & happy to accept it. Would be good if accepted electrical items. I could have sent more.
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Great to just be able to sort through a load of stuff hanging about the place, put in one box and send off. Such an easy experience and money at the end of it.
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Great communication from the start. Fair offer. I loved the little purple hearts on messages
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Quick and easy, no faffing about listing items, queries from potential buyers, packing and posting items. Once order placed, shipping label arrives promptly, pack your stuff, send it off then wait to have your items ...
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Excellent service with frequent updates. Once money offer accepted, transferred to bank account within hours.
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Good service. The whole experience was easy with regular updates to keep me informed . Very pleased with the amount raised for my box.
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Its been a pleasure dealing with vintage cash cow :) fun and rewarding way to clear a space in my house . Thanks VCC
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