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Antiques

The term may mean different things to different people, but the typical understanding of what makes something qualify for being an antique is age. The reality is that everything that is old is not necessarily an antique and many items referred to as such may not be as old as some people believe it to be. The age may be part of the equation, but its rarity, condition and functionality also are considered when determining the correct term to use. Many older items that have no obvious function and do not work are simply called junk.