BUYING VINTAGE

BEST PRACTICES FOR BUYING VINTAGE

Check that the price and description are realistic for the item being offered.
Keep your eyes on the price! it a remarkably low price?
Look out for unlikely brand designs and research online for the probability of being authentic.
Watch for the signatures and logo? compare the logo with one featured on the brands website.
Check any reviews or feedback if available.
Be careful as for fake labels or have had the real labels sewn back in.
Check for acurate labels and that these are proper and perfect.
Spellcheck! Check for spelling errors on logos, tags and other labels.
Check the pattern, design and the probability of manufacture.
Look out for defects & badly finished embellishments. Good quality items usually are finished perfectly.
Check the images carefully and read the description as it should match what you can see in the photo, you should always be modest in your expectations.
If you are concerned about a specific item, ask for more information or photos, such as am image close-up.