Palmstreet aligns with widely used industry standards:
Vintage: generally 20 years old or older
Antique: generally 100 years old or older
To qualify as 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.)
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
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.”
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.
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.
Palmstreet is committed to supporting our Vintage & Antiques seller community and maintaining a marketplace buyers can trust.
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