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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
Back to items we buy
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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Vintage Cash Cow was so easy to use. I boxed my stuff up and ended up using the collection service which was great too. There were lots of updates, where my box was, being valued and then the valuation offer was sent ...
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Extremely helpful very nice to be able to talk on the phone, answered straight away. Explained everything in detail. I received my payment quickly have no hesitation in using this company again
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I was pleasantly surprised, from when I sent for label pack, to filling box and sending off, it was so easy and it was nice that I was kept updated and informed throughout the process, and it was dealt with so swiftly. ...
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I put in the box what I thought would be useful and was very happy with the outcome. I liked how vintage cash cow kept me updated with every stage the box went through. Also it was a easy no hassle sending the box, ...
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I sent my box and they kept me up to date with what was happening at each step . Once I had accepted their offer the money was in my account 2 days later . Very happy with whole experience .
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There was always help when needed. I was pleased with the price I was given.
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Great experience! Excellent communication throughout the transaction, love the collection from home which makes it such a convenient service. Highly recommend, I’ll definitely be using again!
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