How do I authenticate vintage band tees for reselling?
Single stitch construction on the sleeves indicates pre-mid-1990s. Screen print feel — raised, cracked, or peeling with age — is typically genuine. Check the tag: early Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, and Anvil tags have distinctive era-specific fonts. 'Deadstock' or 'Made in USA' substantially increases value. Beware of reproductions — new band tees are sold aged/distressed. Key tell: genuine vintage has uneven fading from washing, not uniform fading from manufacturing. Post-2010 reproductions often have tags with washing instruction icons rather than text.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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