Antiques & collectibles: say what exactly you’re looking for

Antiques and collectibles: prices in New Zealand

Updated 11 November 2026

Antiques and collectibles in New Zealand range from about NZ$75 for a decorative piece to about NZ$4,000 for a large display cabinet, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Antique furniture starts at about NZ$465, and a Japanese silvered bronze okimono is listed at about NZ$4,760. For an offer on your own piece, describe it on BlaBlaPrice and sellers who deal in such items will reply with their prices.

Warranties and your rights

For goods you buy in New Zealand, you do not usually need an extended or manufacturer's warranty, unless it gives you more protection than you already have. Guides on the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 set out your rights to repair, replace or refund. If a seller offers an extended warranty, it must give you a document that explains the protections you already have. Ask for the item's description and condition in writing before you pay.

Season and buying time

New Zealand's seasons are reversed compared with the northern hemisphere: summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. The listings show no seasonal price pattern for antiques, so compare the asking price on the day you buy.

What to write in your request

Describe the item by its type, maker, age or period, material, and any marks or signature. Give its size in centimetres and its weight in kilograms, state its condition including any repairs, and add clear photos of the front, the back and any marks. Name your delivery city, such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga, and your budget in NZ$.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the item in your own words in a chat and add photos. BlaBlaPrice looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand and shows the prices it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer and the terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For related categories, browse antique furniture or coins and banknotes.