Tips for shopping at flea markets 14 Articles

by Kathy Stemke

It's a beautiful spring morning, and my heart is pounding in anticipation. With $250 cash in my purse, I can't wait to find that incredible bargain! The doors open and a crowd of hungry shoppers rush inside. Yes, you've...read more

by Kerri Foley

Looking for a treasure? Then, it's time to skip the crowded, overpriced mall and head to the flea market. Virtually anything you're looking for can be found at a market: art, clothes, books, movies, linens and especial...read more

by T S Campbell

I've been on both sides of the flea market table for many years. As a teen-ager, my parents sold collectibles and costume jewelry, so I branched out into toys - not the dollar pieces of junk that fall apart, but trucks, d...read more

by Donna Thacker

If you've ever been to a flea market, you know that these places can be filled with treasures galore. You also probably know that they can be filled with people's unwanted junk, and broken items. I've been to both kinds of...read more

by Darlene Pate

Flea markets flourish in summertime. The success of summer flea markets stimulated the growth of flea markets. Flea markets are now open for business, spring, summer, winter and fall. The shopper has an inside flea market,...read more

by Peggy Molloy

I have done some lecturing on antique and estate jewelry, and one of the best sources is your neighborhood flea market.I do not urge you to take advantage of others however. Some valuable metals develop a patina, such a...read more

by Poppy Fields

Shopping at flea markets can be a bargain hunters dream. Even if you don't end up going home with an undiscovered masterpiece, you can still find some items well worth buying. There are a few tips which can help to make yo...read more

by Cloudy Serendipity

Shopping at flea markets can be a complicated business for the uninitiated but there are tips for shopping at flea markets that will help you on your way. Everyone dreams of picking up a bargain at a flea market or car bo...read more

by Jeff Case

Shopping at flea markets can be a fun and rewarding pass time for any weekend. Whether you are shopping for an item to add to a collection, something to decorate your house with, a useful item at a reasonable price, or fo...read more

by Tom Karlin

Anytime is a great time to go to a flea market. While staying in Florida last summer I managed to visit all three of the larger markets located near my residence, including one that was entirely indoors and air conditioned...read more

by Michelle Frank

Shopping at flea markets has been a lifelong pastime for me. One that I was able to turn into a small income and hobby. I often found myself shopping the local flea markets and being unable to pass up that once in a life t...read more

by Michael Aubrey

Many so-called flea markets have become dumping grounds for merchandise made in China. For us folks looking for the latest finds in the antiques and collectible field, we have often become frustrated when we stop at one of...read more

by Kevin J. Putnam

The first tip; Bring cash, lots of different denomination of bills, be prepared to barter, it is part of the fun. Every merchant is prepared for the barter and prices accordingly and bartering creates a exciting ambiance t...read more

by Joel White

Flea Markets are in many ways a bargain hunters last home. Since the "antique tv" wave, everybody thinks they have that one item thats worth hundreds of thousands, and those prices are often reflected in the prices you see...read more