Shop at a Flea Market
Shopping at flea markets is a great way to find everything from antiques to appliances, clothing, household goods, tools and toys as well as unique items and save money in the process. You can do everything from decorate your home to dressing for success all by shopping the flea markets. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Get to the flea market early as possible for the best selection or late for best bargains.
2. Browse a few aisles first to get a feel for what is being offered, unless you spot a must-have item such as the platter to your discontinued china!
3. Inspect items closely, checking for flaws such as cracks, poor construction and damaged areas. Goods are generally sold as-is and few vendors will take returns.
4. Bargain with a light touch. It's half the fun of shopping flea markets but bargaining nicely often gets the best results. For example, a good strategy is to ask if the price is firm instead of immediately offering half the quoted price. Also, many vendors will give bigger discounts if you're buying several items at once.
5. Ask and ye shall receive. Especially if you are looking for a specific type of item, ask the sellers. Often they don't have room to put everything out and may just have your item in the back. Also, they will often hold bulky items until the end of the day if you have paid for them, leaving your hands and arms free to hold smaller purchases.
6. Think creatively when shopping. New uses for old items means unique decorative accessories: old balusters can become candlesticks or shelf supports, anything sturdy and big enough enough can become a coffee table with a sheet of glass across its top. Vintage clothing can become a chic new outfit or a costume.
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