Find answers to common questions about buying and selling antiques, vintage items, collectables and art through Antiques To Buy.
To sell on Antiques To Buy, you must be at least 18 years old and have items that fit within our antique, vintage, collectable or art categories.
A seller subscription costs £15 per month or £150 per year.
This allows you to list your items on Antiques To Buy without paying commission to us when your item sells.
No. Antiques To Buy does not charge commission on sales.
Sellers only pay for their subscription. Any sale, payment arrangement or delivery agreement is handled directly between the seller and the buyer.
Yes. Seller subscriptions allow you to list unlimited suitable items on Antiques To Buy. Your listings should be antiques, vintage items, collectables, art or similar items that fit the website.
Yes. Sellers can have their own dealer or seller profile on Antiques To Buy, helping buyers see who they are contacting and what items they have available.
Yes, international sellers can join Antiques To Buy, but they must be able to arrange shipping to the UK.
Sellers are responsible for clearly explaining delivery options, shipping costs, timescales and any import duties or charges that may apply before agreeing a sale with a buyer.
Items listed on Antiques To Buy should generally be antique, vintage, collectable, decorative, artistic or of historic interest.
Antiques To Buy is designed for antiques, vintage items, collectables and art. Modern mass-produced items that do not fit these categories may not be suitable for the website.
Buyers can contact you using the contact details or enquiry options shown on your listing. This may include phone, email or an enquiry form, depending on the details provided.
Payments are arranged directly between you and the buyer. Antiques To Buy does not handle payments, hold money, take deposits or process transactions between buyers and sellers.
Yes. You can add a main image for your listing and additional gallery images to show more details of the item.
We recommend adding clear, well-lit photos from different angles, including close-up images of any marks, labels, signatures, condition details or interesting features.
If you cannot find a suitable category, please contact us and we can review your request. If the category is suitable for Antiques To Buy, we may be able to add it.
Antiques To Buy is a listing platform and does not provide formal valuations. Sellers are responsible for researching and setting their own prices.
If you need a professional valuation, we recommend contacting a qualified valuer, auctioneer or specialist dealer.
Each listing has its own page on Antiques To Buy, helping buyers find your item online. Listings may also be shared through our website, social media, newsletters and other online marketing.
We do our best to improve visibility, but we cannot guarantee specific search positions, views or enquiries.
No. Buyers do not pay Antiques To Buy to browse listings or contact sellers.
No. Antiques To Buy is a platform where sellers can advertise their items. The items are sold directly by the seller, dealer or business shown on the listing.
Yes. Buyers contact the seller or dealer directly using the details shown on the listing. Antiques To Buy does not act as the seller or middleman in the sale.
If you are interested in an item, contact the seller directly using the details or enquiry form provided on the listing.
You should discuss the price, payment method, collection, delivery and any questions about the item directly with the seller before agreeing to buy.
No. Antiques To Buy does not process payments, hold funds, take deposits or act as a payment middleman.
All payment arrangements are made directly between the buyer and the seller.
No. Delivery, collection, courier arrangements and shipping costs are agreed directly between the buyer and the seller.
Buyers should confirm delivery details, timescales and costs with the seller before making payment or agreeing to buy.
Before buying, we recommend asking the seller for any information you need to feel confident about the item.
If an item has not arrived, you must contact the seller directly. Antiques To Buy does not handle delivery, shipping or courier arrangements and cannot get involved in missing item disputes.
Returns must be discussed directly with the seller. Antiques To Buy does not manage returns or refunds for items sold through the platform.
Before buying, ask the seller about their return policy, especially if the item is being delivered rather than viewed in person.
Antiques To Buy does not physically inspect, authenticate or verify every item listed on the website. Buyers should make their own checks and ask the seller for further details where needed.
Antiques To Buy is an online platform for advertising antiques, vintage items, collectables, art and decorative pieces.
Sellers can list items for sale, while buyers can browse listings and contact sellers directly.
No. Antiques To Buy does not get involved in disputes between buyers and sellers, including payment issues, delivery problems, item condition, returns or refunds.
Buyers and sellers are responsible for making their own arrangements and resolving any issues directly.
Yes. If you believe a listing is unsuitable, misleading or does not belong on the website, please contact us so we can review it.
Yes. Antiques To Buy is suitable for antique dealers, vintage sellers, collectors, independent traders and businesses looking to advertise suitable items online.
You can contact Antiques To Buy through the contact options provided on the website. If your enquiry is about a specific item, please contact the seller shown on that listing directly.