5 simple upcycling ideas to try this National Upcycling day.
Unlike recycling, upcycling is all about the craft of repurposing old items to breathe new life into them and reduce waste. With increasing popularity, upc...
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5 smart ways to make extra cash from home
We have been hearing from many of our customers that one of the main reasons they use the Vintage Cash Cow service is to get extra money to help with the c...
Could decluttering your home improve your mental health?
Our daily lives can be filled with many challenges, responsibilities, and stressful situations. And, every now and then, we might feel as if all of these s...
5 easy ways to spring clean your home & lifestyle
The spring season is considered to be one of new beginnings, coinciding with longer days and nature emerging from hibernation. As the weather gets warmer a...
Guide to shopping for secondhand gifts
Shopping for gifts can be an expensive affair at the best of times—for you and for the planet! Studies have estimated that over 21 million Brits receive at...
How to clean old coins (Hint: Don’t!)
Old coins are not just fun collectable items, they can also be extremely valuable. Of course, if you collect or trade coins, you'll want to keep them in th...
How to sell your silver jewellery
So, you’ve decided to sell your silver jewellery. The first step you’ll need to take once you decide to sell jewellery is to think about its condition. For...
How to clean antique jewellery - a Guide
Unlike most modern jewellery, the majority of antique jewellery is not mass-produced. Each object has history; look hard enough and there’s a personal stor...
What's the value of your old polaroid camera?
Old Polaroid Camera related to old times, and despite nearly every person having a high-resolution camera at their fingertips thanks to the invention of th...
How do you clean a camera lens? - A Guide
A camera is a beautiful thing, a chance to capture a moment in time, to keep forever. At Vintage Cash Cow, we simply adore old cameras and often muse about...
How to clean brass - A Guide
Brass is a very popular metal, found in many British homes. It's used for a number of things including cookware, musical instruments, ornaments, and even j...
Types of military medals to sell - a guide
If you’ve decided to sell a military medal there are probably many questions which will crop up, especially if you don’t have any experience of selling med...