Arcavindi is the European sister brand of Vintage Cash Cow , the UK's most trusted service for turning old treasures into cash.
Our mission: to help you declutter easily, smarter, and more sustainably, without ads to post or stress.
We're proud to be your #1 online platform for selling preloved vintage items in bulk. With a team of 200+ vintage and antique experts, our specialists are able to bring you a free and convenient decluttering service.
Meet one of the UK’s largest teams of antique generalists and specialists. Together we span several generations, with many of our members kickstarting their careers from childhood interests.
We believe there’s no such thing as a silly question. So, if you have any worries, however small, we’d love to put your mind at ease.
When Antony, an antique expert from a family of dealers, met David, a digital whizz with a knack for online growth, it was the perfect match of tradition and technology. Within just four weeks, David had joined forces with Antony, and together they laid the foundations for their innovative online vintage-buying service.
Our service is quick, free and easy to use. Start by packing your vintage items into a box, then send them using our free and insured postage labels. We'll call you with a no-obligation offer within 3-5 working days.
We go over and above to make your experience as hassle-free as possible. Simply fix your free postage label to your box and then take it to your nearest Post Office, or ask us to collect it from your home. Easy peasy.
Our vintage valuers will carefully appraise your items, and then our friendly buying team will call you with an offer for everything. We'll send the money to your bank account within 24 hours of accepting our offer.
Our sustainable business model guarantees all your items receive a new lease of life and never end up in a landfill. Over the years, we've developed an extensive trading network spanning auction houses, museums, institutions, and independent makers.
Our team span several generations, but we're all united by one common passion - a love for vintage valuables. Together, we find loving homes for your treasures and support the circular economy.
We built our business around helping you to declutter your home. That's why we offer bespoke advice, free postage labels and a no-obligation cash offer.
Our expert team carefully restore every item, from cameras to costume jewellery, before preparing them for their forever home.
By using our service, you're helping to lower unnecessary production emissions, society's need to mine for precious metals and landfill space—high five.
As a nationwide business, we're on a mission to use our platform for good. So, when we're not buying the unwanted vintage valuables hidden away in your home, you'll find us planting trees, organising litter picks and scheduling lunches for our local community. Scroll down to uncover the exciting ways we're helping the planet.
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Curious about a specific part of our service? Take a look at our most frequently asked questions.
A vintage advisor will call or message you with an offer once we have assessed your items. You will receive an explanation of the offer and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
In your free shipping kit, you'll receive an information booklet with details about our company and helpful tips for maximizing the value of the vintage items you send us. You'll also receive a shipping label to attach to your package.All you'll need to do is find a box to pack your items in. The welcome kit should arrive within 7 business days.
The shipping label we send is valid for 28 days from the date of registration on the website. We recommend shipping your vintage items within this timeframe. If the label has expired or is no longer valid, please contact us by email at hello@arcavindi.com
After ordering the initial shipping kit from our website, it should arrive within 7 business days. If it doesn't arrive after 10 business days, contact us to receive a replacement. The shipping label is valid for 28 days from the date of registration on the website. Once we receive your items, we will assess them and send you an offer within 7 business days. If you accept, you will receive payment within 24 hours. If you decline the offer, we will resend the package to you completely free of charge.
Arcavindi uses third-party couriers to ship starter kits. The kit typically arrives within 7 business days. If it doesn't arrive, there may have been a delay or an issue with the courier. If you haven't received your kit after 10 business days, please contact us at hello@arcavindi.com. We'll check the status of your shipment and, if necessary, send you a new kit free of charge.
After your items are evaluated, you will receive an offer within 7 business days. If you accept the offer, payment will be made via bank transfer to the IBAN you provided, within 24 hours of acceptance. Please ensure the IBAN you enter is correct to avoid delays in receiving payment.
Yes, over 180,000 customers trust us, with thousands of five-star Trustpilot reviews across all our brands. Your parcel is automatically insured up to €300, and we can increase this insurance to €1,000 or even €10,000 at no extra cost.
Absolutely! Our service is designed to be 100% free, whether you send your items to us or request them to be returned after declining our offer.
Sending your parcel is free, simple, and secure. We handle and insure all parcels you send up to €300, and we can increase your insurance up to €10,000 at no extra cost.
You can send us your box using the prepaid shipping labels included in your shipping kit. We include two prepaid shipping labels and stickers with the sender's contact information. After packing your box, please affix a prepaid shipping label and a sticker with the sender's contact information to the outside, then drop your box off at any post office or postal drop-off point. We will assess your items as soon as your box arrives at our premises in the Netherlands.
We're a no obligation service, so you're welcome to decline any offer made should it not meet your expectations. If you decline our offer, we will return your whole parcel of items at no cost to yourself.
We hope this never happens, but if your items are damaged, we will handle any claims on your behalf. Your parcel is insured up to €300 by default. However, if you believe your items are worth more, we can increase your insurance up to €10,000.
