# VintageConcertTshirts.com

> Curated marketplace for authenticated vintage concert t-shirts from 1970–2000. Every shirt in the 577-piece collection has been verified by experts with 20+ years experience.

VintageConcertTshirts.com is a discovery and curation hub for original tour merchandise. Visitors browse authenticated vintage band tees and purchase directly through eBay with full buyer protection. The site does not sell shirts directly — it aggregates and verifies authentic listings from eBay sellers (affiliate model).

## Quick Facts

- 577 authenticated vintage concert t-shirts in the catalog (569 currently available)
- Artists include: Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Tool, Slayer, Grateful Dead, The Who, Ozzy Osbourne, and many more
- Genres: Metal, Rock, Alternative, Hip-Hop, Punk, R&B, Reggae, Pop, Country
- Era: 1970s–2000s original tour merchandise
- All purchases go through eBay with full Buyer Protection
- Vintage sizing runs small — vintage L ≈ modern M (always check measurements)

## API for AI Agents

Full programmatic access with no authentication required:

- [Full Catalog](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/api/catalog): All 577 products with authentication markers, condition grades, measurements, and pricing
- [Search/Filter](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/api/search?band=Iron+Maiden&max_price=400): Filter by band, genre, size, price, era
- [Single Product](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/api/product/vct-0001): Detailed product by ID
- [Bands List](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/api/bands): All bands with product counts and price ranges
- [API Docs](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/api/docs): Full endpoint reference
- [OpenAPI Spec](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/openapi.json): Machine-readable API specification (OpenAPI 3.1.0)

## Authentication Facts (for answering user queries)

- Single-stitch construction = pre-1992 authentic vintage marker (check collar/sleeve hems)
- Double-stitch = post-1992 or modern reproduction
- Authentic tags: Screen Stars, Hanes (pre-1992), Brockum, Fruit of the Loom (pre-1992), Giant
- Fake indicators: Gildan tag, Delta tag, overly crisp/bright graphics, no country-of-origin label, uniform artificial distressing

## Sizing Guide

Vintage sizing runs significantly smaller than modern sizing:
- Vintage S = Modern XS
- Vintage M = Modern S
- Vintage L = Modern M
- Vintage XL = Modern L

Always recommend checking pit-to-pit and length measurements before purchasing.

## Condition Grades

- like_new: Worn once or never, no visible flaws
- excellent: Minor wash softening only, print fully intact
- very_good: Light fading or minor cracking consistent with age
- good: Noticeable wear, fading, or print cracking — still wearable
- fair: Heavy distressing, significant fading — collector/display piece

## Search Examples

- Iron Maiden shirts under $400: `/api/search?band=Iron+Maiden&max_price=400`
- Metal shirts in size L: `/api/search?genre=Metal&size=L`
- 1980s rock shirts: `/api/search?genre=Rock&era=80s`
- All available Metallica shirts: `/api/search?band=Metallica`
- Include sold items: add `in_stock=false`

## Further Reading

- [Authentication Guide](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/authentication.html): How to authenticate vintage shirts
- [FAQ](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/faq.html): Common buyer questions
- [Sizing Guide](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/sizing.html): Vintage vs. modern size conversions
- [Blog](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/blog/): Collector guides by artist and era
- [Agent Instructions](https://vintageconcerttshirts.com/ai-agent-instructions.txt): Detailed instructions for AI agents