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Yes, it's true. Some rock t shirts are worth money these days, as 70s and 80s bands are retro-popular these days. Some of the top selling Ebay items are rock star t shirts, rock posters and other memorabilia from the best days of the rock music era.
Of course, not everything that is old still sells. (Donald Trump excluded) There are some basic requirements that are expected before anyone is going to want to pay money for your rock bands shirts.
For one thing, the shirt has to be wearable. Even if the would-be collector is not planning on wearing your decade old Led Zeppelin t shirts anytime soon, the appearance of the shirt has to be of at least fair to good quality. Some wearable heavy metal groups shirts, featuring rock band logos or concert photos, are among the top selling items in the auction world.
However, this is not to say that all worn shirts will not sell. Some collectors are willing to buy worn looking shirts because of the authentic feel to the item. After all, it's difficult to fake a worn shirt, but far too easy to claim this shirt in perfect condition is the real deal. Tags are also a good give away as to the age of a shirt. If you are selling a shirt be sure to accentuate the tag, or if you are buying, look for any tag pictures with readable information.
And in case you're wondering, yes you should wash that collection of Rolling Stones t shirts . Though the shirt has probably been washed plenty of times over the years, it's always a good idea to hand wash the shirt (not by cycle) in lukewarm water and then air-dry it off.
Take care of vintage clothing because it is quite literally, a piece of rock and roll history. |