⚠️ 6 Vintage Marketplace Gotchas to Watch For
- Authenticity Not Guaranteed: HIGH Platform usually doesn't verify authenticity. "Vintage" or "antique" labels are seller claims—platform disclaims responsibility for fakes
- Condition "As Described" Only: MEDIUM Vintage items sold as-is based on seller description. Undisclosed damage or wear is common—returns may be difficult
- Appraisal Disputes: MEDIUM Value and age claims are subjective. Platform won't mediate disputes about whether items are truly "vintage" or worth the price paid
- International Shipping Risks: HIGH Fragile antiques cross borders at your risk. Damage, customs seizure, and import duties are buyer's responsibility
- No Provenance Verification: MEDIUM Chain of ownership claims aren't verified. "Estate sale find" or "inherited" stories may be fabricated
- Reproduction vs. Original: HIGH Many "vintage" items are reproductions. Platform doesn't distinguish or guarantee—you may pay antique prices for modern copies
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