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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.

First Flea Market in Park Prompts Shift in Schedule Washington Post The first Flea Market in the Park, which was June 13 at the Wheaton Outdoor Rink, attracted 50 vendors and more than 400 shoppers. The turnout prompted the ... and more »

Examiner.com

Hells's Kitchen Flea Market finds Examiner.com Flea markets are one of my favorite things to explore. The stalls upon stalls that inhabit the Hells Kitchen Flea Market each weekend are definitely worth ... and more »

15th annual flea market planned Scarlet Scuttlebutt TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Historical Society will host its 15th annual Flea Market from 8 am to 3 pm Saturday, Sept. 5 at County Route 517, Oldwick, ... and more »

Four Seasons: couple opens flea market on Route 11 WatertownDailyTimes.com DEKALB JUNCTION — A second flea market has opened on Route 11 between DeKalb Junction and Richville, partially filling the void left with ... and more »

Cat Deeley's flea market confession The Press Association Cat Deeley has admitted she goes to flea markets in her pyjamas. The British TV presenter, who lives in LA, loves hunting out a second-hand bargain at the ... and more »

Thomasville council approves flea market moratorium Lexington Dispatch At a meeting Monday night, the Thomasville City Council voted unanimously to approve a one-year moratorium on new outdoor flea markets inside ... Thomasville Puts One-Year Moratorium on New Outdoor Flea MarketsMy Fox 8 all 2 news articles »

Moratorium on new flea markets OK'd High Point Enterprise (subscription) THOMASVILLE - Thomasville officials said a one-year moratorium has been placed on new flea markets due to potential safety hazards. ... and more »

New York Times

A director sifts through her life in 'The Beaches of Agnès' Los Angeles Times She still haunts flea markets. In one she finds cinema cards of herself -- "here's 10 cents for my film," she tells the vendor. Her finds fill her home and ... Videocam in Hand, a French Filmmaker Sifts Her MemoriesNew York Times all 18 news articles »

Lakewood BlueClaws to host flea market at First Energy Park this ... Jackson NJ Online If so, the Lakewood BlueClaws Flea Markets are a great venue to buy and sell new and used merchandise. The first of eight 2009 flea markets is this Sunday, ... and more »

Flea markets: a whole other world Chisago County Press I spent a couple of hours on Sunday at a nearby flea market and discovered I had all I needed right in front of me to write an article. ... and more »

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