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Sell your fountain pens and writing instruments online
We buy your fountain pens and writing instruments. Free, tracked and insured home collection from Parcelforce.
Call FREE: 0800 246 1111Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Joanna Simpson
Writing Instruments Specialist
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Selling your writing instruments the easy way
Our antique experts love all kinds of vintage writing instruments in any condition. Scroll to uncover all the types of writing instruments we accept
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Pens In Any Condition
Pen Boxes
All Styles
Bridge Card Pencils
Presentation Sets
Boxed Pen Sets
Ink Wells
Pens In Any Condition
Pen Boxes
All Styles
Bridge Card Pencils
Presentation Sets
Boxed Pen Sets
Ink Wells
We buy Writing instruments 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 Writing instruments
- 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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It was so easy, the whole process. I had a lot of dress jewellery just sitting in boxes in cupboards. I sent for the label, boxed up what I was happy to part with and waited for my valuation. When it came through, I ...
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Excellent service, great communication as always, have used several times in the past, would highly recommend.
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Very easy to send off some of my unwanted stuff. Nice to get some money for things that were just lying around. It did take a bit longer than expected but I was kept informed.
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Reassuring reviews,helpful telephone call . Easy to send off parcel and good communication as to progress of my items. Finally quick payment into my account.
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Was so easy to clear out all the unwanted items in our cupboards. We packed all the items stuck on the prepaid label, this was so easy. 3 weeks later we had a very reasonable offer and accepted. That’s very impressive.
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Smooth efficient service. Had to wait a little while for the value of the box but overall very happy. Will use the service again …
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Easy to do. Sent out the pack very quickly and after accepting the offer the money was in my bank account within 2 days.
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Relatively quick with great communication and updates. Overall, Vintage Cash Cow is a fantastic option if you’re looking to declutter and make some extra money without the hassle. I’d definitely use their service again ...
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