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VINTAGE vs ANTIQUE vs COLLECTIBLE ?? Which is it?

by: 2sparkys( 91Feedback score is 50 to 99) Top 10000 Reviewer
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Guide viewed: 204 times Tags: VINTAGE | ANTIQUE | COLLECTIBLE | old


Defined...

VINTAGE:   representing the high quality of a past time, generally 20 to 99 years old.  Characterized by maturity, and enduring appeal; classic.   Sometimes inappropriately used to loosely define something 'old'. 

ANTIQUE:  any work of art, piece of furniture, decorative object, or the like, created or produced in a former period, or according to U.S. Customs laws, 100 years before the date of purchase. 

COLLECTIBLE:  an object suitable for a collection incuding any of a wide variety of items collected as a hobby, for display, or as an investment whose value may appreciate.


Guide ID: 10000000006973557Guide created: 05/04/08 (updated 07/14/08)

 
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