Flipping & Sourcing

How to Start a Vintage Reselling Business in Australia

Vintage is one of the fastest-growing reselling niches in Australia. Here's how to build a real business around it.

What Counts as Vintage

In the reselling world, "vintage" generally refers to items 20 or more years old. Items from the 1990s and early 2000s are now firmly vintage territory and command strong prices. "Antique" means 100+ years. Both categories have active buyers in Australia, but vintage clothing and homewares are where most resellers find their niche.

Best Vintage Categories in Australia

  • Clothing: 90s streetwear, Y2K fashion, vintage band tees, Australian brands (Coogi, Ken Done, Mambo)
  • Ceramics: Australian pottery (Diana, Martin Boyd, Ellis) has strong collector demand
  • Furniture: Mid-century modern and retro pieces from the 60s-80s
  • Toys: Star Wars, Transformers, vintage LEGO
  • Records: Vinyl has seen a massive resurgence in collector interest

Sourcing and Authentication

Op shops are the primary source, particularly in older suburbs where elderly residents are downsizing. Estate sales and deceased estate auctions are goldmines for higher-value pieces. Authentication matters for high-value items — learn to recognise era-appropriate labels, stitching, and materials. Resources like VintageTag and online forums help build expertise.

Best Platforms and Tax

Depop for vintage clothing, eBay for collectibles and homewares, Etsy for curated vintage with artisanal angles. See our Depop guide and reseller tax guide for the full details on obligations.

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