Vintage or not? - General Tiki

F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Thu, Jun 21, 2007 6:01 PM My understanding: An antique is 100 years old, except in cars: 20 years. Yes, your 1987 Taurus is an antique. The problem is that eBay allows the use of the terms "vintage" and "retro" interchangeably. Most people use vintage to mean old-but-not-yet-antique, while retro is not-old-but-made-to-look-like-that-style, and most of the reputable vintage clothing dealers do the same. They adhere to a strict interpretation of "poor condition" up to "never worn" (or something like that) with all levels in between for their descriptions. Thus, buyer beware - read the fine print on eBay. That "vintage" shirt may have been made in China last month.

My understanding:
An antique is 100 years old, except in cars: 20 years.

Yes, your 1987 Taurus is an antique.

The problem is that eBay allows the use of the terms "vintage" and "retro" interchangeably.
Most people use vintage to mean old-but-not-yet-antique, while retro is not-old-but-made-to-look-like-that-style, and most of the reputable vintage clothing dealers do the same. They adhere to a strict interpretation of "poor condition" up to "never worn" (or something like that) with all levels in between for their descriptions.

Thus, buyer beware - read the fine print on eBay. That "vintage" shirt may have been made in China last month.

Post #314177 by Formikahini on Thu, Jun 21, 2007 6:01 PM