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Box it, send it, sell it.

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A helpful guide to using our fast, fair and free service.

Hello.

Do you have old items sitting around collecting dust? Could you use some extra space in your home? Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to selling them?

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Welcome to Vintage Cash Cow. We’re here to help.

Call us from 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday with any questions | 0800 246 1111

Why Vintage Cash Cow? We are the answer to your clutter conundrum. Sell us all your unused yet valuable things in one go. Fast, fair and free, with no obligation to accept our offer. It almost sounds too easy, doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what you’ll get.

Your convenient solution. Anyone can use our simple service. All you need is a box and some old and interesting items. After you’ve packed everything, the only thing left for you to do is post the box for free and wait for our offer, which you’ll receive within 3-5 business days.

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Handled with care. Every offer is fair and based on years of expertise buying valuables. You will receive personal, friendly support and your items will be treated with the utmost respect. We’ll give them a new lease of life, even if they’re broken, tarnished or tangled.

A rewarding experience. Imagine having extra space in your home and extra money in your pocket. Sounds great, right? No more cupboards bursting at the hinges or things sitting around collecting dust. Just peace of mind and some found money to do something fun with.

Delightfully sorted, in 3 simple steps...

We love making things as easy for you as possible. In just 3 steps, you can be delightfully sorted.

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Sender details label

Parcel Freepost label

Prefer a home collection? Contact us and book in a free, tracked and insured Parcelforce home collection on a day that suits you.

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Grab any box from your home and start filling it with your old valuables. Place the heaviest items on the bottom and wrap everything carefully. We accept boxes of up to 30kg. Please, no jiffy bags as they do not protect your items in transit.

Attach the 2 types of labels from your selling pack to the box: 1. Parcelforce Freepost label. 2. Sender details label so we know it’s from you. Every box you send is automatically insured up to £300. Drop your box off at your local Post Office, or choose to have it collected by calling or emailing us. Either way, it’s free. We’ll let you know as soon as your box arrives. After a careful appraisal by our experts, you’ll receive one fair and straightforward offer for the whole lot. Accept the offer, and we’ll send your money the same-day via bank transfer, or in a few days with a posted cheque. Not satisfied with the offer or changed your mind? You can choose to have the entire box returned to you, completely free of charge.

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Or use the link we’ve sent to you in your emails to book a collection date yourself. Your driver will bring their own postage labels.

Here’s what our customers think...

With over 8,000 great reviews and counting, you can be confident when selling with us. When our customers are happy, we are happy.

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Tracey W

Mary P

Jeremy P

You have nothing to lose What a fantastic service!

This company is great

“Amazing, no cost to yourself, just cleared out unwanted stuff, I was going to throw away £245, amazing!”

“It’s really nice to know that everything will find another home or use. Nothing goes to waste.”

“Brilliant way to declutter and raise a few quid for minimal effort. Fantastic company.”

…and how they enjoyed their money.

“We used the £85 to take our dog Alfie out for the day. We spoilt him to bits.”

“We went for afternoon tea, plus bought all the bits to redecorate our living room.”

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“I treated everyone for my Brad’s surprise birthday meal. One to remember.”

“The money I made paid for flights to see my brother in Tennessee. My next box is already filled!”

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Committed to the circular economy.

We’ll take your old valuables off your hands, even if they’re broken, dented or have pieces missing. For us, condition isn’t an issue. That’s because every item we receive is repurposed or recycled to its full potential. We’re dedicated to fuelling the circular economy, and believe that vintage items should be given a second lease of life whenever possible. The thought of delighting another person with your unwanted valuables makes us happy, just as you receiving some extra money for them is sure to bring a smile to your face.

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Call us from 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday with any questions | 0800 246 1111

Thanks to you and our previous customers, we continue to save items from ending up as landfill–and we have the numbers to prove it. So far, we’ve repurposed or rehomed more than:

100+ tonnes of non-precious metal

7,500+ clocks

12+ tonnes of jewellery

22,000+ cameras

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2,000 binoculars

170,000+ watches

12,500 fountain pens

4,000+ medals

32,000+ toy cars

Over 250 years of combined experience.

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We’re passionate about vintage and valuable items, and nobody is more keen than our team of appraisal experts...

Our experts have many years of experience between them, spanning a wide variety of categories. Whether they’re dedicated to a niche area like precious metals or toys, or are all-round experts in vintage items, they are committed to assessing every item in your box and ensuring you get a fair price for them. While your valuables are with us, they will receive unparalleled care and attention. Have a question about an item? Our appraisers are more than happy to discuss the ins and outs with you and offer their advice. Even if some of the items in question aren’t suitable for Vintage Cash Cow, you can still benefit from our team’s expertise – they’ll point you in the right direction when it comes to selling them.

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Call us from 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday with any questions | 0800 246 1111

Jewellery Stones missing, a broken chain, a Victorian brooch, an odd earring or a tangled pile of necklaces. Jewellery boxes and drawers are crammed with pre-loved items.

What to look for:

• Gold, silver or plated jewellery. • Charm bracelets, lockets, cameos, pins & brooches. • Dress rings with semi-precious or eclectic stones. • Art Deco & Art Nouveau style. • Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and other designer names. Our expert’s top tip: “Don’t clean your old jewellery before sending. Cleaning products could damage your item and lower its value.”

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Jewellery Expert Karen

Silver & Silver Plate Many years ago, silver plate was an affordable alternative to sterling silver. Today, selling your silver and plated items is easier than ever.

What to look for:

• Tea sets, coffee pots, trays. • Tableware & cutlery. • Candlesticks & photo frames. • Silver vanity sets. • Items of any age or condition: damaged, broken or tarnished.

Our expert’s top tip: “Look for any hallmarks on your items, to check if they’re sterling silver or silver plate.”

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Silver Expert Joanna

Costume Jewellery

What to look for:

• Jade, amber, pearls, sapphire, black opal & amethyst. • Art Deco & Art Nouveau style. • Ornate Victorian designs. • Complete jewellery sets, boxed or unboxed.

There are tens of millions of pounds worth of costume jewellery hiding in our homes. So hunt out those old chains, charms, pendants, bracelets, rings, brooches and pins.

• Celluloid and Bakelite. • Scandinavian designers.

Our expert’s top tip: “Even if your costume jewellery is old and broken, we’ll still take it as it is.”

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Costume Jewellery Expert Sky

Old Currency Just because it’s out of circulation doesn’t mean it’s worthless. All old currencies have value to us. Early 20th century British coins and notes, gold coins from around the world. Even that old holiday money that’s been sitting in your drawer.

What to look for:

• Pre-1920 & pre-1947 British coins have a high % of silver content. • Gold coins in any denomination or condition. • Pre-decimal, copper or nickel coins in bulk. Our expert’s top tip: “Coins are best sent along with other items. Please only send base metal coins alone if you have more than 5kg worth.”

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Old Currency Expert Nick

Gold 9ct, 14ct, 18ct or 22ct. Chinese, Indian or British. With or without a hallmark. Any condition, any age. Precious metals seriously increase your box value. And, when selling, we’re more discrete and convenient than a high street jeweller or gold shop.

What to look for: • Rings, chains, pendants, charm bracelets, brooches & earrings. • C ufflinks, tie pins, lighters & cigarette cases. • Pocket watches & wristwatches. • Coins and ingots. • Sovereigns & Krugerrands. Our expert’s top tip: “Gold isn’t just limited to jewellery, it could be anything from vestas to sovereign cases and even teeth!”

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Gold Expert Annie

Watches & Pocket Watches

What to look for:

• WW2, military & pilot watches. • Pocket watches - top wound or key wound. • Ladies cocktail watches & men’s dress watches. • Gold, silver or plated cases & straps. Our expert’s top tip: “Even if it’s missing hands, has no strap, or the glass is smashed, still pop it in your box!”

Before the 20th century, only women wore wristwatches. Men had pocket watches. Today, as fashions change, so do our timepieces. From an old Timex to a Rolex - we’re happy to appraise them for you.

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Watch Expert Andy

Medals & Militaria

What to look for:

• Single medals or groups, with or without ribbons. • British, Commonwealth & international medals. • German war medals & memorabilia. • Military badges & regimental attire. • Armed forces uniforms & hats. Our expert’s top tip: “Look out for any name engravings around the edge of your medals.”

Medals have been awarded since the Roman Empire. 15.1 million service medals were issued in WWI alone. But many of these medals have been sat untouched in family homes ever since. Send yours in, and see what they’re worth.

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Medals & Militaria Expert Steve

Old Toys Today, children are always playing on computer games or phones. But in the past they played with real toys. Toys with sharp edges, lead paint and weapons that fired. They might not pass today’s health and safety, but in any condition they might help improve your bank balance.

What to look for:

• Wind-up & mechanical pre-war toys, working or not. • Dolls, (especially with hinged joints) & puppets. • Old teddy bears. • Toy cars, planes & sets, Dinky & Corgi. • Old train sets in any condition. Our expert’s top tip: “Sending your old toys in their original box, can add substantial value to your offer.”

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Old Toys Expert Emma

Writing Instruments

What to look for:

• Old-fashioned fountain pens in any condition. • Broken nibs or leaky ink sacs. • Complete sets, boxed & unboxed. • Brands - Mont Blanc, Cartier, Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman & Conway Stewart. • Propelling pencils & Yard-o-led.

From the first recorded pens in the 17th Century, to biros that enabled WW2 pilots to write at high altitude. Pens and writing instruments are part of everyone’s life. Even the most common ones have value.

Our expert’s top tip: “Look out for pens in their original box or with their original chalk mark.”

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Writing Instrument Expert Joanna

Cameras Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest. All are full of images. We’ll buy your old film cameras and lenses that are sat around collecting dust. No matter their condition, it’s never been easier to sell them.

What to look for:

• Kodak, Pentax, Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad, Leica & Mamiya. • 35mm cameras, any condition with or without lenses. • Box Brownies & old pinhole cameras. • Cases, lenses, filters & film. Our expert’s top tip: “Original boxes & paperwork are a great addition to send in with your old cameras!”

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Camera Expert Mia

Smoking

Cigarette cases, cigar cutters and vintage lighters, (especially gold, silver or plated) are always desirable. As are rarer carved pipes, WW1 trench lighters and anything from Dunhill or DuPont.

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Sunglasses Sunglasses personified the look of Hollywood stars and icons. Older styles, especially designer brands, are all in-vogue. As are pilot’s sunglasses, Ray-Bans and Persols. So pop them in your box, and get an offer that’s nothing to squint at.

Sunglasses Expert Harriet

Masonic

There are five million Freemasons in the world. So, tucked away in an old leather briefcase, you may find white gloves, aprons, sashes and lodge medallions, badges, jewels and pendants. But don’t keep it a secret. Post it to us.

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Brass & Pewter Pewter is often mistaken for silver. Used to make jewellery, goblets, figurines, ornaments and many

Brass Expert Nick

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Clocks

Wind-up is best and, if you can see a complex movement, even better. But old cuckoo clocks, Art Deco, Bakelite, even wind-up alarm clocks are popular. Time to call us, to see what they’re worth!

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Miscellaneous We’re in the market for anything old and interesting. Our brochure can only cover so much. So, feel free to send it in a box or call our Vintage Advisors for advice. Who knows, you could be sitting on a hidden treasure worth a tidy fortune.

Vintage Expert Liz

Items we do not accept

Unfortunately, there are certain items we don’t accept at the moment, such as old clothing, furniture or anything modern or electronic.

We also can’t accept delicate items or crockery, as they can be damaged in the post - and we wouldn’t want that.

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Modern Toys

General Old Clothes

Books & Comics

Delicate Items

Porcelain & Ceramics

Records, Tapes & CD’s

Fur and Taxidermy

Modern Electronics

Mobile Phones

Furniture

Coin Only Boxes (unless more than 5kg)

Firearms

If you have any questions about what to send, please give us a call | 0800 246 1111

We love your questions...

What if I can’t get my box to the Post Office? Not an issue. Simply call our friendly customer service team for free on 0800 246 1111 and they can arrange a Parcelforce collection, direct from your door or an alternate address - whichever is best for you. I just have a few old coins, would you be interested? Most coins and notes do not hold a great value. Whilst we do buy old coins and currency, it is something we ask people to add to their box to increase the offer we can make.

What is the minimum number of items I can send? In essence, we are a bulk buying service. Great for decluttering, with the bonus of a bit of extra cash. If you only have a few items to send, best give us a call. We can tell you if it’s worth sending. I have more than I can fit in two boxes, what should I do? That’s great news. Give us a call and we’ll send you more free postage labels! What happens if I am not happy with the offer? No worries. We post all your items back for free! Easy as that. I’m not sure if I have something of interest. Can I send you a picture before posting it? Of course, send photos to [email protected] However, it’s best to check through this guide or our website for something similar. Also, feel free to call us.

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Should I clean my items before sending?

We ask customers not to clean their items before sending them to us. What if my items are damaged? This is part and parcel of the vintage trade - the items that we do accept we will buy in virtually any condition.

Is there any negotiation on the price?

Do you pay scrap prices? We are very big on up-cycling and recycling items so, where possible, we do our best to avoid offering the scrap value of items unless this represents more value for the customer.

We like to do what is best for our customers so we always make our best offer from the get-go. However, we can sometimes look to return part of the parcel and adjust the price accordingly.

What happens to the items after they are bought? We have a big network of

What if I don’t want to communicate via the telephone? We’ve got you covered. You can:

collectors, theatre companies, hobbyists, renovators, and up- cyclers who lovingly buy, reuse and repurpose all of our products.

Email us at: [email protected]

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How long does it take to receive my money?

Send us a private message on our Facebook page: Vintage Cash Cow

Once we value your items, we will call or text you an offer - usually within 3-5 business days of your box arriving. If you’re happy, we pay the same- day by bank transfer or post a cheque.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help! Call us today to learn more.

Call us from 10am - 5pm on: 0800 246 1111

Can you value my items before I send them?

1. Expert advice on what you can send. 2. Tips on how to maximise your offer. 3. Completely free and relaxed.

We wish we could, but condition, age, authenticity and other factors make a big difference. With so many great and varied vintage items out there, we really need to see items in person to fairly appraise them.

Start selling today.

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Contact Number: 0800 246 1111 Email: [email protected] Head Office: Vintage Cash Cow, King House, Leeds, LS2 7AT Vintage Cash Cow is a trading name of Vintage Trading Solutions Ltd. Company reg: 03862799 Copyright © Vintage Cash Cow 2022

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