[FirstLvR]

can someone explain the use of the word vintage? is like something that apparently looks old? something that is actually old?

[leephillips]

It’s for when you want to sell your useless old stuff on Ebay.

[Aeronwen]

Vintage used to mean something 50+ years old, but now it means 20+ years old. Antique used to mean 100+ years old, but now it means something covered in dust.

If it looks old, but isn't, it's Retro.

[leephillips]

Or steampunk if it has some brass on it.