How Palmstreet Defines “Vintage” and “Antiques”
Palmstreet aligns with widely used industry standards:
- Vintage: generally 20 years old or older
- Antique: generally 100 years old or older
To qualify for Vintage & Antiques, items should be:
- Vintage (20+ years) or Antique (100+ years)
- Authentic to their era (not modern reproductions)
- Primarily aligned with vintage/antique categories (home goods, decor, collectibles, art, furniture, jewelry/accessories that are truly vintage, etc.)
Product Examples that Qualify
- Vintage ceramics, glassware, artwork, frames
- Antique decorative objects and true antiques
- Original mid-century decor (not reproductions)
- Vintage textiles, rugs, and linens
- Vintage jewelry/accessories that meet the 20+ year standard
What Does Not Qualify
The following do not belong in the Vintage & Antiques tab:
- Brand-new retail items
- Recently manufactured items made in a vintage style
- Modern mass-produced imports
- Reproductions (even if “vintage style”)
- General merchandise not aligned with vintage/antiques (e.g., new apparel, personal care items, hardware)
- Miscellaneous liquidation/storage-unit pulls that aren’t clearly vintage/antique
If an item is new or recently manufactured, it does not qualify — even if it looks “retro.”
Can Sellers Mix New and Vintage Items?
This tab is intended to feature primarily vintage and antique inventory. The majority of inventory in a Vintage & Antiques show must meet the 20+ year or 100+ year standard.
Small amounts of complementary modern items may be acceptable only if they are:
- Clearly labeled as new
- Minimal and supportive of the primary vintage/antique assortment (e.g., modern display stands, protective sleeves, basic add-ons)
However, streams should not:
- Be majority new merchandise
- Blend large amounts of new retail with vintage/antiques
- Shift into general resale/liquidation or miscellaneous goods
If your primary inventory is new or mixed merchandise, you may be a better fit for another category.
Guidelines & Enforcement
Going forward, Palmstreet institutes the following adjustments:
- Sellers should ensure the majority of items in Vintage & Antiques livestreams meet the 20+ year (vintage) or 100+ year (antique) standard.
- Sellers are responsible for accurately representing the age and origin of their items.
- Accounts repeatedly streaming non-vintage items may be reassigned to a different category.
- Our team will continue reviewing listings and streams to keep the category consistent.
If you’re unsure whether your inventory qualifies, reach out — we’re happy to help.
Our Commitment
Palmstreet is committed to supporting our Vintage & Antiques seller community and maintaining a marketplace buyers can trust.
