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Flea Markets Finding Bargains

Flea markets are great alternatives to retail stores for finding unique accessories. They differ from conventional retail stores in that it's your responsibility to successfully navigate the maze of stalls with a sharp eye and a keen shopping instinct. If you've never shopped at a flea market before, here are some things to consider:

Dress down. If you look too dressed up, you'll pay more. A sweatshirt and comfortable walking shoes are appropriate attire.

Get there early. You know you've arrived too late if all you see is people walking out with lamps and picture frames. These, according to flea market specialists, are the two most popular items. When they're gone, you know the place has been picked over.

Take cash. Lots of single bills and nothing higher than a $20 bill will give you some bargaining power.

Don't be fooled by booth appearances. A few things on a blanket will cost less than a fully arranged booth. The general rule is that the higher vendor merchandises, the more you'll end up paying.

Make a list. Write down the accessories for which you're searching. This prevents impulse buying and makes sure you don't end up with something you didn't want or didn't need.

Drive an appropriate vehicle. Flea-market shopping is usually cash-and-carry, and most vendors don't deliver. Consider borrowing a friend's truck or van if you don't have one and know you'll be looking for a large-sized item.

New York Times

Bedbug Fears Unnerve Flea Market Shoppers New York Times (blog) They know where the flea markets are and when the vintage shops are open. And they worry that bedbugs from the home of a former owner still call that $20 ... At Flea Market, Fear of a Different InsectNew York Times all 2 news articles »

Feds seize $389K in counterfeit goods from Miami-Dade flea markets MiamiHerald.com Federal agents seized more than $389000 worth of counterfeit merchandise during a two-day enforcement operation targeting flea markets in Miami-Dade ... and more »

7Online WSVN-TV

Feds Seize $400,00 Worth of Fakes at Flea Markets NBC Miami If Gucci and Louis Vitton are sold out in your next visit to a South Florida flea market, chances are, it wasn't customers who took all the ... Agents seize counterfeit items at flea markets7Online WSVN-TV all 2 news articles »

FleaMarketZone.com

El Paso moves forward to revise flea market regulations FleaMarketZone.com In February this year, a flea market vendor went to the city elders of El Paso, Texas, to complain about the regulations that govern his business. ...

Loving the lowbrow (it has its own hall of fame) Houma Courier Since that exhibition, not just thrift shops but also flea markets, yard sales, 99-cent stores, gas stations and sidewalk trash heaps have become go-to ... and more »

Fabulous Flea Market At Town Hall Theater Accepting Donations Champlain Valley Voice It has turned into one of the most eagerly awaited flea markets in Vermont. Every year on a beautiful Saturday in September, Middlebury's Town Hall Theater ...

Johnstown News: Yard sale to help family with adoption money The Newark Advocate As you plan your route to visit garage sales, flea markets and Swappers Day this weekend, ...

Top 5 Flea Markets in the Country ShelterPop (blog) Mine: A faux-Victorian nightstand made in the 70s, scored at New York City's Chelsea Flea Market.) From the coast of California to the borough of Brooklyn, ...

Flea market proposed at Truman, 370 in St. Charles SuburbanJournals "I've been an aficionado of flea markets, especially the big ones in Florida, California, Texas," developer Jim Zavradinos said Tuesday. ...

Dallas council members propose $25 fee for garage sale permit Dallas Morning News ... and others have complained about those who hold garage sales regularly as a business, creating what essentially amount to neighborhood flea markets. ... and more »

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