Vintage Fashion - Seller Survey Question Title * 1. Do you sell Vintage Fashion or fashion related Vintage Items? (Including but not limited to: apparel, accessories, buttons, zippers, textiles, jewelry, vanity items, patterns, items to make fashion, items to research fashion, fashion ephemera, fashion books and/or fashion displays) Yes No Question Title * 2. How long have you been selling vintage fashion and/or fashion related vintage items? <1 Year 1-4 years 5-9 years 10-14 years 15-20 years more than 20 years Question Title * 3. Which options best describe you? I sell vintage - Items that are at least 20 years old I sell pre-owned - Items that are gently used, from the 2000s and newer I sell Luxury vintage - Vintage designer or high value items, typically priced at $500 or more I sell contemporary Luxury - Contemporary designer or high value items, typically priced at $500 or more Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What types of items do you carry? Women's clothing Men's clothing Children's clothing & accessories Women's accessories (shoes, handbags, hats, glasses, scarves, etc) Men's accessories (shoes, ties, hats, glasses, scarves, etc) Costume Jewelry Fine jewelry Textiles Sewing items & notions (patterns, pin cushions, scissors, buttons, zippers, trims, etc) Fashion displays (mannequins, hat stands, dress forms, clothing racks, etc) Fashion books Fashion ephemera (advertisements, magazines, matchbooks, etc) Other fashion items (please specify) Question Title * 5. What eras do you specialize in? Pre-1900 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s & newer Question Title * 6. Which of the following best describes you? Selling vintage is my full time job Selling vintage is my passion project or hobby Selling vintage is my side hustle Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?(other than/not including your business selling vintage) Employed, working full-time Employed, working part-time Stay-at-home parent, homemaker Not employed, looking for work Not employed, NOT looking for work Retired Not able to work Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Is there anything in your life that prevents you from committing to or maintaining a standard full-time job? (If more than 1 option applies, choose the answer that is the most valid) No, I have a full time job other than selling vintage No, I prefer working for myself No, I'm currently looking for a full-time job Yes, I have family needs that require flexible hours Yes, I have a physical disability that requires flexible hours Yes, I have a chronic illness or medical condition that requires flexible hours Yes, I have a mental health issue that requires flexible hours Other (if this question is too personal or you just want to skip it, you can choose this option.) Question Title * 9. How often do you research vintage fashion items? Every day Almost every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never Question Title * 10. How often do you search for information about a specific fashion label, brand name, or maker's mark? Every day Almost every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never Question Title * 11. Do you enjoy learning about fashion history for fun? Yes No Question Title * 12. How satisfied are you with the availability of resources for researching vintage fashion online? Extremely satisfied Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Not so satisfied Not at all satisfied Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. Which option best describes your vintage business? I'm a sole proprietor I have a partner I have employees and/or contractors I have a partner and employees and/or contractors Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Where do you spend the most time working? From home My brick & mortar shop. An office or studio away from home that I own An office or studio away from home that I rent or lease On the road Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. In the past 6 months, which of the following have you used to sell your vintage fashion items? My brick & mortar shop Someone else's brick & mortar shop Antique mall or booth Pop ups and/or shows Flea Markets Online, through my own branded website Facebook selling groups Facebook Marketplace Instagram 1stDibs Depop eBay Etsy Fashion Constellate Grailed Mercari Poshmark Ruby Lane Thrilling Vinted Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. What percentage of your sales ship to locations outside of the United States? <10% 10%-19% 20%-29% 30%-39% 40%-49% 50% or more Question Title * 17. On average, how many items to have available for sale? <100 100-149 150-249 250-499 500-999 1000-1999 2000 or more Question Title * 18. Approximately how many items per month do you sell during the summer slow season? <10 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+ Question Title * 19. Approximately how many items per month do you sell during the fall/winter busy season? <10 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+ Question Title * 20. Annually, which month of the year do you consider your most successful? January February March April May June July August September October November December Question Title * 21. What is your average selling price? Question Title * 22. What is the highest dollar amount you've received for a single item? Question Title * 23. Which option best describes your income from vintage sales? This is my sole source of income This is supplemental income This is my play money/vacation fund Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. When do you spend your profits? Same day Weekly Monthly Annually Other (please specify) Question Title * 25. Where do you spend your profits? Acquiring new inventory Business improvements Other business related bills and/or expenses (rent, electric, software, maintenance, gas, etc) Personal or family bills Family & Kids Savings Vacations Myself Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. What is your age? 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 or older Question Title * 27. What is your gender? Female Male Non-binary Other Question Title * 28. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status? Married Widowed Divorced Separated In a domestic partnership or civil union Single, but cohabiting with a significant other Single, never married Question Title * 29. In what state or country do you currently reside? Question Title * 30. Which of the following options best describes your location? Urban Suburban Rural Question Title * 31. In your opinion, how many vintage fashion sellers do you think are located in these areas? United States Canada Europe/UK Asia Australia Africa Central & South America Question Title * 32. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about the vintage fashion community? How it can be improved? What sellers like you need? Or any other comment, question or concern you might have? Question Title * 33. Thank you for taking the time to help the vintage fashion community! If you'd like to receive additional surveys regarding vintage fashion, please enter your email address here: 100% of survey complete. Done