Hello there Sea Changers. Welcome back to my series of program lists to assist those of you looking to fund your sea change with affiliate marketing. Today we are going to scour through old time stock to look at my 10 best vintage and antiques affiliate programs to restore this year. Antique and vintage trading and collection is an extremely popular pastime and whilst it falls nicely within the lucrative hobby niche where we know people will spend money, there is also the professional use element as well. There are a number of sub niche possibilities here as well so with a little work, this could be one that can be turned into quite a nice little sea change funding online business.
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Before we begin however, I am conscious that there are a number of different areas or sub niches within this subject hence the quantity of affiliate programs to choose from may be just as large. So how have I picked my best 10? Well… I really just wanted to give you a good cross section of what is out there so I did some searching around and checked a few out and chose them by looking at:
- What they offer
- Commission rates
- Payment terms
- Cookie duration
- Application processes
- Affiliate/Marketing materials provided
Before we start however, let’s have a look at what I mean by the term ‘antiques’ and how it can be incorporated within an affiliate marketing website…
What do we mean by antiques?
There is no real outline that I could find that clearly defines what makes an item ‘antique’. Wikipedia outlines it as “an item perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance” whilst a few other sites designate something as antique once it is over 100 years old. ‘Vintage’ on the other hand looks to be something that is either old, looks old, is made to look old, or something from the 80s (which makes it soo old…).
So for or the purposes of this post, I am going to focus on sites that deal with items that fit around whatever that explanation above means and see what we can come up with. Incorporated into that, I have tried to cover a good cross section of antique and vintage affiliate program options covering:
- General equipment
- Furniture
- Collectibles
- Art
- Coins
- Kitchenware
- Linen/bedding
- Clothing
- Toys
- Clocks
- Jewelry
- Books
And of course anything else you can think of when it comes to making money with antiques online… So, if you are looking to set up an online business in this space, let’s have a look at 10 programs that I have found below:
(Oh, and if you have a better explanation of vintage and antique, please do not hesitate to comment below and set me straight).
1. Omero Home
Let’s start with an all in one site in Omero Home. With a passion to “build bridges between the past and the future”, Omero Home offers a range covering absolutely everything you could think of when it comes to antique and vintage products and items. Their stock list is way too large to list here however their main categories include:
- Furniture
- Home Decor
- Kitchen and Tabletop
- Lighting
- Garden
- Cars
- Vintage Tents
This list doesn’t go anywhere near doing the site justice – I mean they have vintage Fiat cars on their site as well as the ability to choose via applicable country or era too.
This is a great site for affiliates as it allows you to cover all aspects of antique items in the one spot. And considering the massive range of products, there is definitely enough to base an affiliate business around with some high ticket options as well.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 45 Days.
Application required?: Yes, Omero Home’s affiliate program is managed by Share-a-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Omero Home affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Banners, text links, promotions, contests
2. Castle Antiques
Castle Antiques is another massive antique related site offering a great range products aimed at dealers, interior designers, and antique connoisseurs alike. Founded in 1975, they offer a massive range of products which is so large, that even their category list is too big to list here. Their highlights however include:
- Seating
- Tables
- Casegoods and Storage
- Bedroom
- Lighting
- Home Decor
The site also offers full service furniture repair, upholstery and restoration as well.
As with the first site above, they also offer a nice range of affordable and high ticket items in the one place making this a definite option on which to base as affiliate marketing business.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes – You will need to enter personal, business and website/social media information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners
3. The Country French Collection
Now we take a look into the world of French antiques with The Country French Collection. This is another large antiques site whose inspiration comes from the “18th- and 19th- century landscape, lifestyle and crafts heritage of the French provinces”. Their range is carefully selected to ensure elegance of craftsmanship and includes:
- Clocks
- Dinnerware
- Seating
- Lighting
- Cabinets
- Tables
- Mirrors
- Odds & Ends
- Pottery
There is possibly enough on this site to base an entire affiliate marketing site around as there are good options for both the new and professional collector as well as those dealing with French antiques as an exclusive focus. Their stock is well priced allowing for some good affiliate income as well.
Commission Rate: 10% (I think)
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Banners, text links
4. Scottish Antiques
Scottish Antiques is a U.K. based antiques site that deals with silver, porcelain and glass. The site carries a large portfolio of stock including 18th century Georgian glass, wine glasses and tableware and 19th century and Victorian glass and porcelain from the most collected manufacturers such as:
- Early Worcester porcelain
- Sevres and Meissen porcelain
- Chelsea
- Derby
- Coalport
- Spode
They also stock other antique collectibles such as:
- Coins
- Card cases
- Paper weights
This would make a great addition to any antiques site aimed at professionals and hobbyists alike as well as a baseline for those looking to assist collectors find those special items especially if working within the eras outlined above.
Commission Rate: Not Stated
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners
5. Victorian Trading Co
Victorian Trading Co. is a site aimed at “Preserving the richness and romance of a bygone era via captured antiquity in one-of-a-kind, unique goods you won’t find anywhere else.” Its product range includes a wide selection of “nostalgic gifts, heirloom-quality collectibles, exquisite replica jewelry, and reproduction furniture”. So although not technically an antiques site (if the 100-year rule is put into play), it does contain a good array of Victorian era products and items such as:
- Home Decor & Accents
- Wall Art & Decor
- Furniture
- Office
- Lighting & Candles
- Kitchen & Dining
- Garden & Outdoor
- Fashion
- Jewelry
This site is probably not one that you would build an entire affiliate marketing business around in the pure antiques niche however it would be a great companion/add on to just about any home renovation, decoration or vintage based niche possible – and maybe even for those dealing with costumes or performing arts as well.
Commission Rate: Starting at 6%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, Victorian Trading Co’s affiliate program is managed by Rakuten. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Victorian Trading Co affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links and banners
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6. Decor Steals
Maybe aimed at the vintage look rather than a pure antique site as such, Decor Steals is a home decor focused site that “allows you to express your style while keeping your budget in mind”. Their large range of offerings includes:
- Shelving
- Tables
- Signs
- Home decor pieces (candle holders, lanterns etc.)
- Mirrors
- Clocks
- And so much more
This site could definitely be utilised to build a generalist business around if you are looking into the vintage/antique home decoration side of things or as a great addition to the professional interior design, home renovation or furniture niches as well.
Commission Rate: 6%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 7 Days
Application required?: Yes, the Decor Steals affiliate program is managed by Share-a-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Decor Steals affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional plans and platforms to be used.
Marketing material provided: Text links, logos, banners, newsletters
7. Atique
Our next site, Atique, works within a very lucrative market with an “unparalleled collection of curated, authentic and unique antique and vintage jewelry”. Backed by a well-known traditional jeweller chain in R.F. Meoller, Atique offers a nice range of vintage and antique:
- Fashion rings
- Necklaces and Bracelets
- Earrings
- Pins
- Engagement and Wedding rings
This is a great site for those working directly within the antique and/or vintage jewelry niche or of course those within jewelry, wedding or special occasion sites as well. And as an added advantage for those working with jewelry collectors, the site also offers lifetime trade-ins too.
Commission Rate: Not Stated
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes – Atique’s affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account and then for the Atique affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text Links, banners
8. International Vintage Watch Company
The International Vintage Watch Company is another site that although technically doesn’t meet the exact criteria of antique, is an extremely well-known purveyor of 100% authentic vintage watches from such brands as:
- OMEGA
- Cartier
- Patek Philippe
- Vacheron Constantin
- Rolex
- IWC
- LeCoultre
- Piaget
- Breitling
- Movado
- Bucherer
- Girard-Perregaux
Watches are available from as far back as the 1930s (which almost makes them antique if we go by the 100-year rule haha) in most types and uses such as dress, sports, dress, pocket and diving just to name a few.
Obviously this site would work best as an add on to any vintage, watch or collectible based site especially as a great gift idea or even for within the special occasion or investment niches as well. Pricing here also gives opportunity for some high ticket income too.
Commission Rate: Not Stated
Payment Terms: Monthly.
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes – application via ‘contact us’ page including personal and website information.
Marketing material provided: Text links and banners
9. Woolvey
Woolvey is a cool little site that deals in hard to find and limited edition figurines for those looking to add to, or complete collections. Usually taking the time to find figurines from original manufacturers that are no longer in operation, it also deals with superseded or antique items from such well-known companies as Royal Doulton, Lladro, Goebel and others.
These collectible miniatures can include:
- Angels, Cherubs & Fairies
- Baby Figurines
- Boy Figurines
- Character Figurines
- Couples & Family Groups
- Girl Figurines
- Ladies Figurines
- Clown Figurines
- Animal Figurines
- Teddy Bear Figurines
- Miniature Buildings
- Musical Figurines
- Hanging Ornaments
- Tableware
There is probably not enough here to base an entire affiliate marketing business around however their offerings would certainly be a great addition to any antiques, collectible, home decor or company specific site (e.g. Royal Doulton).
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information as part of the application.
Marketing material provided: Text links
10. AbeBooks.com
And finally we look into rare and vintage books with AbeBooks.com. AbeBooks.com is an online marketplace for books specializing in all types with a specific market for rare, vintage and antique books as well. And as some added sales opportunities for affiliates in the vintage niche, they also list other items including:
- Fine art
- Vintage posters, prints, etchings and original paintings
- Vintage magazines and periodicals
- Comics
- Photographs
- Maps and manuscripts
- Paper collectibles ranging from autograph letters to movie script
If you are in the vintage niche then you may be able to base an affiliate program on this one however there are obvious add on opportunities for all levels and needs in Antique, Book or other niches listed above as well.
Commission Rate: 5%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes – You will need to enter personal and payment information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Banner ads, tracking links, and API access
How to find your own affiliate programs
As stated earlier, by outlining the sites above I have really just tried to give you a good cross section of the types of programs that are out there by listing the really good ones in each ‘category’. That does not mean that you cannot find affiliate programs that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space especially as I could never even begin to cover every antique related requirement or sub niche in the one post. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.
All you need to do is enter “affiliate: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell).
There are antique related affiliate programs for everything else that we have listed at the top of this page as well – you will just need to have a look around until you find one or two that suit your site. Once you have completed your searches, you can look through and find programs that:
- Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
- Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality products.
- Have solid payment and customer service arrangement.
- Pay decent commissions.
- Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.
In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – don’t take this step lightly or you will be rejected. Affiliate programs will generally want to know:
- Your website name.
- Traffic levels.
- Why you want to join – (so I can make money by selling your old jewelry is unfortunately not generally a good enough answer).
- How you plan to promote their products.
Conclusion
So… There are 10 of the best vintage and antiques affiliate programs to restore this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own vintage or antique based affiliate marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.
Until next time
Have fun
Paul
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