How to Buy Vintage Surfboards
Vintage surfboards work great if they've been kept in good condition. They also make nice decorative pieces for a seaside room theme. Although tracking down and buying vintage surfboards isn’t as easy as finding modern pieces, you won’t have to look hard to find a piece of surfing history.
- Look for general vintage surfboards by shopping places where people may be selling their old boards. For example, an auction site is a great place to look. Search regularly, since auction sites refresh content on a daily or weekly basis. Look for details like the board's condition, the year it was made and what company manufactured it. Research the board to ensure the details listed are correct and the board is authentic.
- Search through local flea markets if you live in an area where surfboards are a common sporting good item. You can also read classified ads for yard sales to see if anyone is selling vintage surfboards at an upcoming yard sale.
- Know what you’re buying before you spend money. A simple guide to vintage surfboards is a handy tool to carry around with you while you’re shopping. If you find a board at a local surf shop or flea market, look it up in your book before buying for pricing information and history.
- Place a wanted ad in your local newspaper or online classifieds site if you are looking for a particular brand. Call local surf shops to ask the owners if they know where to find the brand you are looking for. Oftentimes these shop owners are experts, and they can most likely point you in the right direction.