1.) Physical boundaries
Vintage clothing, furniture, relics, glasses, records, decanter
s, etc etc. Sculpture, paintings, old medical, optometrists' equipment.
Our community is geared towards younger generations who are looking for an online community about antiques and the collecting of them.
2.) What's / who's involved
People from ages 16 to 25, anyone who is interested in antiques, vintage items, etc. Old furniture, clothing, etc. Pushing antiques as a alternative to new furniture.
3.) Equipment needs
Vintage, antique items. Camera to take quality pictures of goods/relics y
ou're selling. Pricing guides.
4.) Demographics
Enthusiasts ages 16 to 25, who care about antiques.
5.) Individual and community wants and needs
On the individual level, antique collectors are looking for a sense of quality assurance. Commonly used online outlets like Ebay or Craigslist often don't have pictures of the antiques they're selling, or have fees which drive potential buyers and sellers away from the site.
Also, they're looking for community suggestion outlets, a rating system, etc.
(Think Amazon/Ebay user stars, etc.)
- tutorials
- pick of the week/day/whatever
- local finds
- buyer's guide
6.) Symbols
Optometrist's lens.(?) Markers of the community could be icons of universally recognized antique items. (Gramophone, records, glasses, pocket watches, furniture, etc)
7.) Motivations
Antique enthusiasts are often motivated by different drives - for some it's the act of collecting objects that they're interested by (Buttons, vintage luggage, typewriters, etc) or just as some described it, "the thrill of the hunt," or "taking other people's treasures and making it your own."
Others seek out antiques because they hope to furnish their home/apartment with them. (Perhaps looking to achieve a certain look or feel.) So I guess this is a motivation for home decoration?
