So you just love vintage and want to know how to by vintage online. In this article are some tips and sites you can visit to find the right fit. To some when they hear vintage, they think clothes. Others when hearing purchasing vintage think handbags, books and housewares. The list is endless and so are the vintage purchasing online sites.
How to Buy Vintage Online-Trust
It is definitely best to find a site that has been around for a long time (no pun intended). Then, just as with purchasing anything online, you must be sure it is a secure site before you put in those credit card numbers. Paypal seems the most protected way to purchase online, but that’s just my experience. Always check on their return policy prior to any purchase. You may even want to go so far as to call their customer service number just to be sure it is on the up and up and you’ll get help if you need it. Best case scenario is that it is an actual store, not online only. There are many vintage specialty shops that have taken to also selling online. These are definitely your best bet.
How to Buy Vintage Online-True Definition of Vintage and Things to Consider
Remember when purchasing anything vintage online, if it is truly vintage, it has in most likelihood been used already. To be truly vintage, the item must be from the 1920’s to 1979. Many places say vintage when referring to something from 1989, but from 1980 to 1990 is considered “retro”.There are some places that have managed to find truly vintage items unused and still tagged. These are a little more expensive and a little harder to find. Don’t forget that sizes are considerably different now then they used to be. It’s best if there’s a place that uses measurements, but if you can’t find that, a good way to go is to double your size to get a proper fit. If you are a size five now, you would have been a size ten then.
How to Buy Vintage Online-Some Great Sites
For shopping all vintage all the time, main street vintage would be a great pick for you. This is a real mall but you can also shop online. Their information is as follows:
1521 North Adams Street
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-728-1371
Another great site, this one specializing in vintage clothing and accessories for people of all ages, Hatfeathers Vintge is an amazing site. Not only is the site extensive and shopper friendly, Their policies, blog, and anything else you can think of is easily accessed at the bottom of the page. Revival Boutique, is a consignment shop whose specialty again s vintage clothing. This site/shop has an excellent reputation. Remember though, on this site all sales are final. I called the contact number to be sure this was still up and running and to see how the customer service was over the phone. I was greeted by a very enthusiastic, upbeat employee. Their information is as follows:
1374 Old Northern Boulevard
Old Village of Roslyn, NY
Phone: 516 299 4556
Fax: 516 299 4557
Email: [email protected]
In conclusion, there are many reputable sites to buy vintage online. Just be sure to remember the sizing differences, checkout all policies and reputation before making that online vintage purchase.
http://www.revivalboutique.com/REVUIHome.aspx
http://www.hatfeathersvintage.com/
http://www.mainstreetvintage.com/
