Retoro buyer guide
A good vintage piece is chosen carefully. Before making an offer or continuing to an order, check the main photo, detail images, declared condition, dimensions, location and seller profile. Before deciding Compare product dimensions with your available space. Look for photos of edges, corners, inside areas, defects and restoration marks. Check whether the description mentions material, period and visible wear. After choosing Keep payment, proof and clarifications inside the platform. For one-off pieces, wishlist helps you compare alternatives quickly, but availability can change fast.
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For furniture, dimensions matter as much as price. A piece may fit your style but be impossible to bring inside if access is not checked. Measurement list Width, depth, height and estimated weight. Doors, hallways, elevator, stairs and courtyard. The final room location, with space for opening and movement. Ask for clear measurements before making an offer or order, especially for cabinets, tables, sofas and large mirrors.
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The condition of a vintage piece does not mean no signs of use. What matters is that signs are described correctly and photographed clearly. What to look for Materials, joints, signatures, labels or marks. Restorations, scratches, stains, cracks or missing parts. Mismatches between title, photos and description. A good description does not hide defects. It explains them so you can decide with confidence.
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