You've Developed the Eye. Now Sell What You Restore.

The marketplace is the natural next step for Find. Restore. Love. members who are restoring pieces properly and want to sell them to an audience that genuinely appreciates quality vintage furniture.

This isn't a general marketplace. It's a curated platform where every listing is approved, every piece meets a standard, and every buyer already trusts what they're looking at.

You've learned to find and restore. Now find out what your pieces are actually worth.

How The Community Marketplace Works

Submit photos of your restored piece via the contacts below.

We assess within 48 hours.

If approved - you photograph to our standard and submit your listing.

We review and approve the listing before it goes live.

Your piece is listed on plotsandpickles.com alongside our own curated inventory.

When it sells - automatic payout to your bank account within 7 days.

You manage your own delivery directly with the buyer.

The Fee Structure

Community membership - Active Find. Restore. Love. Premium member required ($37/month).

Vendor subscription - $19/month Basic (up to 5 active listings) or $37/month Pro (unlimited + featured in Thursday drop).

Commission - Basic 20% of sale price.
Commission - Pro 15% of sale price.

Collection fee - $59 when we're already delivering or sourcing in your area.

Listing window - 8 weeks. You manage your own inventory.

Pricing floor - Minimum listing price $150.

Photography - Your responsibility - must meet our photo standard.

Payment - Automatic bank transfer within 7 days of sale.

Listing approval - Every listing reviewed by us before going live.

Management - All managed through your login to our online portal.

If you are based outside of Auckland please get in touch first.

What We Accept...And What We Don't!

  • Basic vs Pro — which is right for you?

    Learn more about our Find.Restore.Love Communtity here.

    Basic at $19/month     is for members restoring and selling occasionally - up to 5 active listings, 15% commission.

    Pro at $37/month is for members building a real income stream - unlimited listings, 12% commission, and featured placement in the Thursday drop email to 1,400+ subscribers.

  • The Photo Standard

    Unlike consignment — you photograph your own pieces. This is the single most important thing you can do to sell successfully.

    Required — 4 photos minimum:

    ✔ Full piece from the front — natural light, clean background, nothing else in frame.

    ✔ Full piece from the side or three-quarter angle.

    ✔ Top surface close-up — timber grain, condition, patina.

    ✔ Any damage or wear honestly documented.

    Photo rules:

    ✔ Natural light — outdoors in the shade or near a large window.

    ✔ Clean background — white wall, neutral floor, outside on gravel.

    ✔ Fill the frame — the piece should take up most of the photo.

    ✔ Shoot at an angle, slightly above — shows depth and form.

    ✔ Show the timber honestly — no heavy filters.

    Never do this:

    ✖ Dark rooms or artificial lighting
    ✖ Cluttered backgrounds with other furniture or personal items visible
    ✖ Heavy filters that change the timber colour
    ✖ Blurry or out of focus shots
    ✖ Only one photo — always send at least four.

  • Pricing Your Piece

    We'll give you a pricing recommendation as part of the approval process and teach you in the community. Use it. Our buyers are knowledgeable - an overpriced piece will sit. A well-priced piece sells in the first Thursday drop.

    Rough guide by type:

    Small side table or plant stand: $125–$225.

    Mid-size chest of drawers or dresser: $295–$495.

    Solid bookcase: $350–$695.

    Custom or handmade pieces: $375–$800+.

    Art Deco statement pieces: $395–$795.

    These are guides not rules. We'll give you a specific recommendation for your specific piece.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to be a paying member to sell?

    Yes - active Find. Restore. Love. Premium membership ($37/month) is required plus a vendor subscription ($19 or $37/month). This ensures our vendors understand and maintain our standard.

    Can I list pieces I haven't restored?
    Only if the piece meets our quality standard as-is. We assess every listing before it goes live. Pieces that need restoration should be restored before listing - that's the whole point of the community.

    How does delivery work?
    You arrange delivery directly with the buyer. Be clear in your listing about whether you offer local pickup, NZ wide courier, or both. Always use a tracked courier for valuable pieces. Or you can use our delivery service, fees to TBC.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    What if my piece doesn't sell in 8 weeks?
    Your listing expires automatically. You can relist at the same price or adjust and relist. No fee to relist - just resubmit for approval.

    Can I sell multiple pieces at once?
    Yes - Basic allows up to 5 active listings, Pro is unlimited. Submit each piece separately for assessment.

    What happens if a buyer has a problem?
    All pieces are sold as seen. Your listing description and photos are your responsibility - be honest and thorough. Disputes go to us first as platform operator.

    I'm not a community member yet. Can I still sell?
    Not through the community vendor programme. But you can submit a piece for Curated Consignment - no membership required. Or join Find. Restore. Love. free today and upgrade to Premium when you're ready to sell.

    → Join Find. Restore. Love. free.

  • Ready To Apply?

    Before applying — you'll need:

    ✔ Active Find. Restore. Love. Premium membership ($37/month).

    ✔ A piece that meets our quality standard.

    ✔ A photography setup that meets our standard.

    ✔ The ability to manage delivery to buyers in NZ.

    If you are serious about building this new income stream and not sure where to start, email grant@plotsandpickles.com or DM on IG or FB.

    You can join the community first to learn more about the process and when you are ready, set up your Vendor Account.

Built from real experience.

Grant Difford has curated, restored and rehomed 2,500+ vintage pieces for 2,000+ customers across New Zealand. The audience is warm, active and buying every Thursday.

Your piece deserves that audience.

Got More Questions?

If you are serious about building this new income stream and not sure where to start, contact me below.

You can join the community first to learn more about the process and when you are ready, set up your Vendor Account.

Submit by email: grant@plotsandpickles.com OR DM on Instagram OR DM on Facebook