Lately, I’ve been receiving numerous emails and Facebook messages from people seeking help in appraising their vintage items. If you’re looking for assistance (which is a paid service), please don’t hesitate to send a message through my vintage appraisal page. While I’d love to help everyone for free, my schedule is quite packed. As many of you may already know, identifying, authenticating, and pricing vintage and antiques can be a meticulous and time-consuming process.
If you have an item that you’d like a second opinion on but don’t want to pay for an appraisal, there’s a fantastic alternative you might appreciate – exploring Vintage Facebook Groups! Additionally, if you’re considering selling your vintage items, platforms like Poshmark or other similar apps can be great options to consider.
If you love vintage items and antiques and would like to get more connected to resources that will help you find, date, price and sell your treasures, you might want to look into joining some Facebook groups. Enthusiasts from around the world have come together in these groups to share cool finds, tips, answer questions, and even create platforms to buy and sell items. I compiled a list of 20 Facebook groups that I think would be a great help if you’re looking to age and price your vintage/antique stuff.
The first ten sets of groups are great for helping members find and sell vintage items. The second section of 10 focuses in on how to identify, date, and price specific antique pieces. Enjoy the list!
Finding and Selling Vintage Items
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eBay, eBay and nothing but eBay (Replaced Camp Ebay)
This active community provides a dedicated forum for e-commerce sellers navigating eBay. Members share free advice, troubleshooting solutions, and practical strategies to help both new and experienced online entrepreneurs succeed.
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Thrifting Atlanta is a great source for those who want to become better at finding deals in thrift, consignment, and vintage stores. This group connects a wide variety of thrift lovers, resale business owners, and thrifty fashion bloggers.
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Goodwill & Thrift Treasure Hunters USA (Updated link)
This vibrant community helps thrifters answer questions about finding hidden gems at yard sales, estate sales, and thrift shops. Members showcase their unique second-hand scores and exchange tips on how to price and resell items online.
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The Thrifting Board, led by famous thrifter Jason T. Smith, focuses on how to acquire new goods that can be turned to sell for a profit. This group features experienced members who act as “lifeguards” to help beginners navigate the world of thrifting and reselling.
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Resellers and Thrifters Collaborative (Replaced EBAY thrifters)
A welcoming collaborative space tailored to online resellers across eBay, Etsy, and Poshmark. The group emphasizes mutual support, sharing sourcing strategies, inventory management tips, and general e-commerce guidance.
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Thrift Store & Antique Finds (Updated link)
A popular resource for vintage lovers to share photos of flea market discoveries, thrift hauls, and collectibles. The group serves as both a community discussion hub and an open marketplace to buy, sell, and trade vintage finds.
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Ooh La La! 1963-1990s Vintage Hive Mind BST
An active Buy/Sell/Trade hub specifically dedicated to genuine vintage clothing, housewares, and retro items from the mid-to-late 20th century. It offers a direct marketplace for enthusiasts without third-party platform fees.
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I Love Thrifting (Updated link)
This group combines thrifting appreciation with creative DIY projects. It’s a wonderful place to share your second-hand scores, ask for styling advice, and get ideas on how to upcycle or repurpose unique thrifted items.
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The Thrifting Lounge offers a laid-back forum for members to chat about selling across various online platforms, as well as sharing “thrifting and scavenging” stories. Its informal setting welcomes both novices and veteran resellers.
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Another great Facebook group for sharing awesome thrift finds, decor inspiration, and DIY home projects. Members are eager to offer opinions and answer questions about any unique treasures you bring home.
Identifying, Dating, and Pricing Niche Antiques
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Vintage Patterns Bazaar is a specialized group created for sharing and discussing vintage sewing patterns, textiles, and historic fashion prior to the late 1990s. It is a great resource for dating older garments and patterns.
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If you are looking for a general vintage hub, this group is ideal. Members share photo collections ranging from mid-century home decor to antique glassware, making it a reliable place to identify obscure items.
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Typewriter Classifieds / Antique Typewriter Collectors
Designed for manual typewriter enthusiasts of all ages, this community provides expert advice on identifying model years, troubleshooting mechanical restorations, and evaluating market values for vintage machines.
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Antique Tools Buy, Sell & Trade
An indispensable community for old hand tools, woodworking equipment, and vintage hardware. Members help each other identify maker’s marks, patents, and fair resale values.
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Thrift Store Junkies and Awesome Finds (Replaced Antiques Identified)
A massive crowd-sourced group dedicated to identifying unusual items and evaluating thrifted oddities. If you have an unmarked or mysterious antique, the collective knowledge here can help pinpoint its origins.
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Created specifically for enthusiasts who appreciate tube radios and vintage audio electronics from 1920–1970. Experienced members share technical restoration advice, historical background, and value estimates.
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UK Collectables and Antique Valuation and Selling Forum (Replaced Antiques Appraisal)
An active community where members post detailed photos of heirlooms and antique finds to receive feedback on estimated valuations, history, and marketplace demand.
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This group is packed with specialized advice on identifying, restoring, and dating treadle and hand-crank sewing machines (such as vintage Singers, Singers, and Jones).
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Bringing together members worldwide to appreciate fine art, furniture, and historical artifacts. The group’s broad international knowledge base makes it easier to trace rare or imported antiques.
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Antique Phonograph Enthusiasts
Designed specifically for acoustic disc and cylinder player lovers from the “crank-up” era. Members assist with dating players, identifying rare 78 RPM records, and offering pricing insight.
What do you think of our list? Do any of these groups stand out to you? We know this is only a snippet of the amazing vintage and antique Facebook groups available to thrifting, vintage, and antique enthusiasts. These groups have the potential to be great resources for those wanting to get serious about vintage items and antiques. If you have any favorite Facebook groups that would be a good addition to this list, we’d love to hear your suggestions.
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