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How Much Are Old Typewriters Worth?

How Much Are Old Typewriters Worth?

Even as our technological gadgets are becoming ever smaller, smarter, and more sophisticated, collective nostalgia means that vintage artefa...

Should I sell war medals? Talking point

Should I sell war medals? Talking point

If you’ve inherited some medals or simply found yourself with a few and you’re not sure what to do, we’re here to help.

War medal values - a guide

War medal values - a guide

You’ve decided to sell your medals and you want to know how much you’ll make.

How to clean silver - a guide

How to clean silver - a guide

Everybody loves silver, and there probably isn't a household in the country that doesn't contain some form of silver.

How to clean a fountain pen – A guide

How to clean a fountain pen – A guide

How to clean an old fountain pen. If you use and collect vintage fountain pens, you’ve probably tried to clean one at some stage, or at le...

Seven fountain pen mistakes to stop RIGHT NOW

Seven fountain pen mistakes to stop RIGHT NOW

It’ll come as no surprise that we’re big fans of fountain pens here at Vintage Cash Cow.

Camera lens fungus - A guide

Camera lens fungus - A guide

If you use and collect vintage camera lenses, you’ve probably heard of and fear lens fungus.

Our sustainability journey - Part One

Our sustainability journey - Part One

We’ve written previously about how we’re trying to make a difference to the world we live in through our service.

Selling Broken Watches

Selling Broken Watches

A guide for Selling broken watchesSelling broken watches is easier than you might think.

Owners of original leather footballs to score £19.66 in World Cup offer

Owners of original leather footballs to score £19.66 in World Cup offer

Leeds, UK 26th June 2018 - Vintage Cash Cow, the first online platform that allows you to sell your vintage items for cash, is offering £19...

man holding rare coin

Grandmother discovers rare coin worth £100K in box of junk

A rare coin dismissed as ‘junk’ has been valued at more than £100,000The Rawlins’ Crown, discovered in an attic in Hull, is an except...

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