Vintage and Antique Policy

Approved Vintage & Antique Items on Palmstreet

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 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.)

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.