Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Vintage Antiques & Collectibles in Arundel, ME
Armada Antiques & Collectibles has been serving collectors and enthusiasts since 2012 as a family-owned business specializing in vintage advertising memorabilia, gas/oil antiques, military artifacts, sports memorabilia, and rare collectibles. Our expertise spans multiple domains within the antique industry, supported by participation in major regional shows and events. Located in Arundel, Maine - a premier antique destination - we operate from a showroom surrounded by other established antique malls.While our physical location maintains seasonal hours by appointment, we maintain year-round accessibility through online auctions on eBay and Facebook platforms. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evidenced by a 99.6% positive feedback rating across 14,000+ sold items. We offer comprehensive services including free appraisals, delivery options, and collection-building consultations while maintaining active participation in both physical and digital antique marketplaces.
Services
Antique Sales
Appraisals
Online Auctions
Collection Building
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 2012 with 10+ years of combined antique expertise
- Specialize in hard-to-find categories like early 1900s fire fighting memorabilia
- Offer free appraisals for single items or complete collections
- Maintain top eBay seller status with 14K+ items sold
- Provide 99.6% customer satisfaction rate across all sales channels
What people say
Packaged well
Extremely fast shipping
Highly recommend
Great communication
Authentic vintage items
Services
Antique Sales
Offering curated antique collections spanning advertising tins, military artifacts, and sports memorabilia. Specializing in pre-WWII items with verified provenance. Our inventory includes rare porcelain signs and 1930s-era collectibles, catering to both casual collectors and serious investors seeking authenticated pieces.
Appraisals
Providing expert evaluation services for individual antiques or complete collections. Our certified appraisers specialize in period-specific items including gas station memorabilia and early 20th-century sports equipment. We offer both in-person assessments at our Maine showroom and virtual evaluations through detailed documentation.
Online Auctions
Conducting weekly online auctions through eBay and Facebook platforms. Our digital marketplace features 24-hour timed bidding events and partnership auctions with industry specialists. With 10+ years of e-commerce experience, we ensure secure transactions and proper item representation for remote buyers worldwide.
Collection Building
Assisting collectors in developing specialized antique portfolios. Our consultants focus on niche categories like fire fighting helmets and vintage advertising displays. We offer sourcing services for hard-to-find items and provide historical context documentation to enhance collection value and authenticity.
Delivery Services
Offering professional packing and shipping solutions for fragile antiques. Our team specializes in secure transportation of porcelain signs and large memorabilia items. We provide both local delivery options in Maine and insured nationwide shipping through trusted carriers with antique-handling expertise.
Questions
What types of antiques do you specialize in?
We specialize in vintage advertising memorabilia, gas/oil industry antiques, military artifacts from WWII and earlier, sports memorabilia including type I photos, and rare collectibles like porcelain signs.
Do you offer appraisal services for antique collections?
Yes, we provide free appraisals for single items or complete collections, both in-person at our Maine showroom and through documented evaluations for remote clients.
How can I participate in your online auctions?
Our weekly auctions run on eBay and Facebook platforms. You can join our 14,000+ sold items community through our eBay store or participate in timed bidding events on our Facebook page.
What shipping options are available for purchased items?
We offer professional packing services with insured shipping through trusted carriers. Local delivery options are available in Maine, while nationwide and international shipping includes full tracking and insurance.
Are your antique items authenticated?
All items come with detailed descriptions and provenance information. Our specialists verify authenticity for major categories including military artifacts, sports memorabilia, and advertising collectibles.
