Antiques Community This or That - Complete Collection

Looking to break the ice and get your antiques community chatting? This or That posts make it easy to spark quick, friendly debates without pressure. Use these ready-made templates to liven up your feed and invite everyone to share their favorites.

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Why This Works

This or That content taps into our natural desire to compare and choose, making participation effortless and fun. By offering simple choices about antiques, you lower the barrier to entry, encouraging even shy or new members to join the conversation. This format works especially well for antiques communities because it celebrates diverse tastes, sparks nostalgia, and uncovers unique stories behind members' preferences.

Lighthearted prompts build a sense of belonging and allow members to showcase their interests without feeling judged. Quick answers mean more people join in, creating a snowball effect of engagement that benefits the entire group.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Victorian chair or Art Deco lamp? Which would you add to your home?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Victorian chair or Art Deco lamp? Which would you add to your home?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #decor #furniture #style
2

Porcelain figurines or antique clocks? Pick your favorite!

πŸ’‘ Example: "Porcelain figurines or antique clocks? Pick your favorite!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #collectibles #decor #personal
3

Would you rather browse a flea market or a high-end antique shop?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather browse a flea market or a high-end antique shop?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #shopping #experience
4

Silver spoons or vintage glassware? Which do you collect?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Silver spoons or vintage glassware? Which do you collect?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #collection #kitchenware
5

Old books or vintage postcards? Which would you display?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Old books or vintage postcards? Which would you display?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #paper #display #decor
6

Would you keep a family heirloom or sell it to a collector?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you keep a family heirloom or sell it to a collector?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #heirloom #personal
7

Classic typewriter or rotary phone? Which would you use as decor?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Classic typewriter or rotary phone? Which would you use as decor?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #decor #technology
8

Antique maps or vintage travel posters? Which sparks your wanderlust?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique maps or vintage travel posters? Which sparks your wanderlust?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #travel #paper #decor
9

Would you rather restore furniture or collect as-is?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather restore furniture or collect as-is?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #restoration #collecting
10

Mismatched china or matching set? Which would you set your table with?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Mismatched china or matching set? Which would you set your table with?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #china #kitchenware #decor
11

Antique jewelry or vintage watches? Which would you wear?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique jewelry or vintage watches? Which would you wear?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #fashion #personal
12

Would you rather visit an estate sale or a local auction?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather visit an estate sale or a local auction?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #shopping #experience
13

Oil painting or vintage photograph? Which would hang on your wall?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Oil painting or vintage photograph? Which would hang on your wall?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #art #decor
14

Would you choose a mid-century modern piece or a baroque classic?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you choose a mid-century modern piece or a baroque classic?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #style #furniture
15

Antique toys or vintage games? Which would you rather find in your attic?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique toys or vintage games? Which would you rather find in your attic?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #toys #nostalgia
16

Would you rather own a gramophone or a jukebox?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather own a gramophone or a jukebox?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #music #technology
17

Gilded mirror or carved wooden frame? Which catches your eye?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Gilded mirror or carved wooden frame? Which catches your eye?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #mirrors #decor
18

Would you rather display a vintage sign or an old advertisement poster?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather display a vintage sign or an old advertisement poster?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #signs #ephemera
19

Pressed flower art or embroidered sampler? Which would you hang at home?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Pressed flower art or embroidered sampler? Which would you hang at home?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #art #crafts
20

Would you rather discover a rare coin or a rare stamp?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather discover a rare coin or a rare stamp?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #collectibles #hobbies
21

Antique globe or vintage atlas? Which would you choose for your shelf?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique globe or vintage atlas? Which would you choose for your shelf?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #decor #geography
22

Would you rather restore a classic car or a horse-drawn carriage?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather restore a classic car or a horse-drawn carriage?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #restoration #vehicles
23

Tiffany lamp or Victorian chandelier? Which lights up your style?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Tiffany lamp or Victorian chandelier? Which lights up your style?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #lighting #style
24

Would you rather hunt for antiques solo or with friends?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather hunt for antiques solo or with friends?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #shopping #social
25

Cast iron cookware or copper pots? Which would you use in your kitchen?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Cast iron cookware or copper pots? Which would you use in your kitchen?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #kitchenware #practical
26

Would you rather inherit a trunk full of love letters or old photographs?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather inherit a trunk full of love letters or old photographs?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #nostalgia #personal
27

Antique sewing machine or vintage camera? Which would you display?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique sewing machine or vintage camera? Which would you display?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #technology #decor
28

Would you restore a painting yourself or take it to a professional?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you restore a painting yourself or take it to a professional?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #restoration #art
29

Old trunk or vintage suitcase? Which would you travel with?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Old trunk or vintage suitcase? Which would you travel with?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #travel #luggage
30

Would you rather decorate with antiques or keep things modern?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather decorate with antiques or keep things modern?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #decor #style
31

Antique desk or roll-top secretary? Which would you use for work?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique desk or roll-top secretary? Which would you use for work?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #furniture #practical
32

Would you rather find a rare book or a signed painting at a sale?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather find a rare book or a signed painting at a sale?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #discoveries #collectibles
33

Lace tablecloth or hand-embroidered napkins? Which adds charm to your table?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Lace tablecloth or hand-embroidered napkins? Which adds charm to your table?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #linens #decor
34

Would you rather tour a historic mansion or a preserved farmhouse?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather tour a historic mansion or a preserved farmhouse?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #history #experience
35

Antique pocket watch or vintage brooch? Which would you pass down?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique pocket watch or vintage brooch? Which would you pass down?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #heirloom #jewelry
36

Would you rather display antique globes or vintage maps on your wall?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather display antique globes or vintage maps on your wall?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #decor #geography
37

Patterned teacups or plain white china? Which do you prefer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Patterned teacups or plain white china? Which do you prefer?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #china #personal
38

Would you rather discover a family letter or a personal diary from the past?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather discover a family letter or a personal diary from the past?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #nostalgia #history
39

Antique perfume bottle or old apothecary jar? Which do you like more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Antique perfume bottle or old apothecary jar? Which do you like more?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #collectibles #decor
40

Would you rather have a room of antique furniture or vintage art?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather have a room of antique furniture or vintage art?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #decor #style
41

Vintage hatbox or old suitcase? Which storage piece appeals to you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Vintage hatbox or old suitcase? Which storage piece appeals to you?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #storage #decor
42

Would you rather collect antique keys or vintage locks?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Would you rather collect antique keys or vintage locks?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #collectibles #curiosities

How to Use These Templates

To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform. Encourage members to comment with their pick and share why they chose it. Rotate between different themesβ€”decor, collections, erasβ€”to keep things fresh and appeal to a wider audience. Mix in visual elements, like photos or polls, to add extra engagement. Adjust the frequency based on your community's activity, and always jump in to reply and keep the conversation going.

Best Practices

  • βœ“ Keep choices light, positive, and easy to answer
  • βœ“ Rotate topics from different antique categories and eras
  • βœ“ Encourage members to explain their picks for deeper engagement
  • βœ“ Pair posts with relevant images or quick polls when possible
  • βœ“ Respond to comments to spark follow-up conversations

All Platforms Tips

For all platforms, keep prompts short and mobile-friendly. Use images for visual interest when supported. On forums, add a poll for easy voting. On social media, invite responses in comments or stories. Stay consistent with posting to create anticipation and routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are This or That templates for antiques communities?

They are simple prompts offering two choices related to antiques, designed to spark quick engagement and fun discussions.

How often should I post This or That content?

Aim for once or twice a week to keep engagement steady without overwhelming your community.

Can I use these templates on any platform?

Yes, these templates work on all major platforms, including forums, Facebook groups, and social media.

How do I encourage more members to join the conversation?

Tag members, reply to comments, and ask follow-up questions to keep discussions lively and welcoming.

Should I add images or polls to these posts?

Yes, visuals and polls can increase participation. Use them when your platform supports these features.

Are These or That prompts suitable for new members?

Absolutely. Their simple and casual format helps new and shy members join in without pressure.

Can I tweak these templates for my own niche within antiques?

Definitely. Personalizing templates to match your community's interests will boost relevance and engagement.

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