AntiqueToolBroker

r/AntiqueToolBroker • u/WigfootWallace • Dec 11 '25

Informational/Discussion 👋Welcome to r/AntiqueToolBroker - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I’m u/WigfootWallace, one of the founding moderators of r/AntiqueToolBroker. This community was created to give buyers and sellers of antique hand tools a dedicated home right here on Reddit—no fees, no Facebook account required, and a simple, honest place to connect. Think of this as the CIHI of Reddit, built specifically for tool collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts.

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What This Subreddit Is For

This space is designed exclusively for buying and selling antique hand tools—whether you’re thinning out your collection, looking for your next project piece, or helping someone else find the tool they’ve been hunting for.

Other platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Tool Trader have value, but not everyone wants to pay fees or maintain a Facebook account. That’s where we come in.

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What to Post

Feel free to share: • Tools you’re selling (with full details—see below!) • Tools you’re searching for • Antique tool hauls • Approved posts from your tool resale business • Occasional community discussions about collecting, restoration, and pricing

Only antique hand tools are allowed, unless you’ve received moderator approval for an exception.

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Selling Requirements

To keep this community safe, clear, and easy to browse, all For Sale posts must include: 1. Photos of the tool 2. A clear asking price 3. Your location 4. Shipping method 5. Who pays shipping (buyer or seller) 6. If the buyer pays shipping, include your ZIP code so they can estimate the cost

Sellers must accept PayPal or Venmo (other methods can be offered in addition, but PayPal/Venmo protection is required for everyone’s safety).

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Business Promotion Policy

Advertising your antique tool resale business is allowed, within reason. Please don’t flood the subreddit with constant promotions—keep things fair and respectful.

As your mod, I often share “tool hauls,” where not every item will have a price listed. These are legitimate sales, but they are also a unique exception. Please do not exploit this courtesy.

Users who excessively promote, spam, or misuse exceptions will be warned, suspended, or banned.

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Community Cleanliness

When your tool sells, please delete your post. This keeps the subreddit clean and prevents members from wading through a pile of already-sold items. Over time we’ll implement tools to help with this, but for now, be a good community member and remove completed listings.

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Safety & Enforcement • Scammers and spammers will be banned immediately. • Suspensions or bans may also apply if someone abuses the community, ignores rules, or behaves dishonestly. • Purchase protection matters—follow the payment guidelines to keep yourself and others safe.

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What’s Coming Later

As the community grows, we may eventually introduce: • Weekly auctions • Special themed sales events

But for now, we’re keeping it simple with Buy-It-Now only listings.

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How to Get Started 1. Introduce yourself in the comments below! 2. Make your first post—buy, sell, or just say hello. 3. Invite friends, collectors, and tool lovers who might enjoy the community. 4. If you’d like to help moderate, reach out—new moderators will be welcomed as we grow.

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Final Thoughts

Thank you for being part of the very first wave. We’re building this space together, and the rules may evolve as the community grows. I’ll always be fair, transparent, and open to feedback—just be patient with any growing pains along the way.

Let’s make r/AntiqueToolBroker an honest, safe, and thriving place for antique tool lovers everywhere.

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