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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.

Daily News & Analysis

‘I love the flea markets in London and Goa’ Daily News & Analysis, India - Nov 17, 2008 “But the best are little flea markets in London and Goa, I love them.” Nina is also looking forward to shopping in night bazaars at Singapore and Bangkok. ...

Turning to flea markets for extra cash KHOU, TX - Oct 27, 2008 Some people are even selling merchandise at flea markets like Traders Village. “There are some people out here working two, three jobs. ...

Examiner.com

Eric Holder, drug warrior and gun banner Examiner.com - 12 hours ago ... for imposing draconian restrictions on private individuals who want to sell a gun or two from their personal collections at gun shows and flea markets. ...

Thrift stores, flea markets flourish in bad economy Chronicle-Telegram, OH - Oct 26, 2008 An increasing number of people are turning to resale shops and flea markets as budgets tighten because of the worsening economy. ...

A snappy Mamet revival Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 22 hours ago Loquasto and his crew could well have pulled off some of their own, at several flea markets, to fill a Broadway stage with a pack rat's dream come true.

Arrests made in house burglaries Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS - 7 hours ago "We believe he was selling the items at different flea markets," Sciple said. Sistrunk reminded residents to keep their homes locked whenever they are away ...

MainStreet

Host a Holiday for 30 for less than $100 MainStreet, NY - 17 minutes ago "Hit flea markets and yard sales and pick up inexpensive, one-of-a-kind decorative items," says Dumke. Borrowing décor items from neighbors and friends is ...

Daily Home Online

Glimpse of past and future Daily Home Online, AL - 2 hours ago A lot of things we bought from flea markets, antique auctions and oil and gas shows.” Now, they also get many of their items from the auction Web site, ...

Save at the holidays: Things you can do Daily Comet, LA - 14 hours ago Here are some ideas to trim costs: Search estate sales and flea markets for inexpensive mismatched dishes. They make the perfect vessels for delivering ...

HealthNewsDigest.com

Overcome Holiday Blues – Use Green HealthNewsDigest.com, NY - 7 hours ago Have fun exploring dollar stores, bazaars, and flea markets as colored gems are eager for discovery. All colors have special life-enhancing benefits. ...

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 Antique Shopping  Flea Markets  Gauging Worth of Antiques 

 Antique Shopping  Flea Markets  Gauging Worth of Antiques  Links 

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.

Daily News & Analysis

‘I love the flea markets in London and Goa’ Daily News & Analysis, India - 5 hours ago “But the best are little flea markets in London and Goa, I love them.” Nina is also looking forward to shopping in night bazaars at Singapore and Bangkok. ...

Turning to flea markets for extra cash KHOU, TX - Oct 27, 2008 Some people are even selling merchandise at flea markets like Traders Village. “There are some people out here working two, three jobs. ...

Thrift stores, flea markets flourish in bad economy Chronicle-Telegram, OH - Oct 26, 2008 An increasing number of people are turning to resale shops and flea markets as budgets tighten because of the worsening economy. ...

CBC.ca

Brampton councillor wants ban on addictive poppy derivative CBC.ca, Canada - 6 hours ago Doda is openly sold at flea markets, meat shops and flower stores in South Asian neighbourhoods. According to Dhillon, he has seen "long lineups of people ...

Garage sales and flea markets for travel bargains Gadling, CA - Oct 25, 2008 by Jamie Rhein Oct 25th 2008 @ 12:30PM Garage and yard sales are on the rise as the stock market falls. The picking through what people don't want to find ...

California death row dysfunction Los Angeles Times, CA - 15 hours ago "Vanessa and me, we used to go to a lot of flea markets and garage sales," Iberri recalled as he pawed through the bag in search of a newspaper article from ...

Selling point Hindustan Times, India - Nov 8, 2008 That is why I visit flea markets, and I’m never disappointed. Nine times out of ten, I walk away with something really nice,” says Ahuja. ...

Paul McCartney Hopes to Release "Carnival of Light," an Unheard ... Associated Content, CO - 6 hours ago Or, if they did purchase bootleg recordings through the mail or at flea markets, they turned out to contain nothing but song fragments, or songs by other ...

Happenings for Nov. 17, 2008 Press of Atlantic City, NJ - 16 hours ago INDOOR FLEA MARKETS 9 am to 2 pmJan. 10, Feb. 7 and March 7 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Linwood. Call 609-927-0569. KIDS KREATIONS 4 to 8 pm Fridays, ...

Art gives clothing a unique touch Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - 15 hours ago Anna Graham, an artist in Los Angeles, prowls flea markets and garage sales for vintage or new handbags, which she paints in the style of artists such as ...

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