Era Might Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) I discovered the world of flea markets today. I always knew they existed, of course, but I went to one today, and I enjoyed it. I didn't buy anything (and I wasn't looking to buy anything), but it was still interesting to walk around. They have everything you could imagine. I don't think I'll ever buy from a store again. I could see myself taking up flea markets as a hobby...not necessarily to buy anything, just to take in the sights and sounds. And who knows, you never know what you'll find. Edited May 1, 2010 by Era Might Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 chinese flea markets = lots of pearls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I love flea markets. My mom and I used to go to them all the time when I was growing up. The ones in St. Pete were great and I miss them. Here they are kind of junky, but still a good place for people watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ3oHpup-pk[/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhetoricfemme Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Flea markets can be awesome! You can often find very charming stuff hanging out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennn Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 No flea circus? [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/ohno.gif[/img] *leaves thread disappointed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Don't take your dog. You'll be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I am a fan of flea markets. Sometimes you can find some really amazing deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilde Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I like flea markets, but I usually can't make people join me, even if we're already there. I guess they think it's only junk, but I have hope for hidden treasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 [quote name='Hilde' date='01 May 2010 - 08:33 PM' timestamp='1272756827' post='2103341'] I like flea markets, but I usually can't make people join me, even if we're already there. I guess they think it's only junk, but [b]I have hope for hidden treasures.[/b] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) I haven't been to a flea market in a long time, but it was a lot of fun. My only concern was whether many of the items for sale were offered at such cheap prices because they had "fallen off the truck." Am I being overly suspicious? I hope so! Edited May 1, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpugh Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Flea markets are the best. They are win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephrem Augustine Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 We usually call them swap meets in california haven't seen one in chitown yet, maybe if i looked up a flea market i would have more success lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I used to go to a Farmers/Flea market when I lived in NJ. There's [size="2"]Mennonites/Amish market.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Ephrem Augustine' date='01 May 2010 - 07:17 PM' timestamp='1272759448' post='2103367'] We usually call them swap meets in california haven't seen one in chitown yet, maybe if i looked up a flea market i would have more success lol! [/quote] I think one of the best known flea markets in the Chicago area is the Swaparama Flea Market in the suburb of Alsip. But, I'm sure there are others, including "one-time" flea markets in the summer. Edited May 2, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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