Tips for the Canton Flea Market: "One of the traditions signaling the approaching holiday season, the biannual Canton Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show, starts at 8 a.m. Thursday.
The one-day event is on the second Thursday of May and October.
“We say bring your Christmas list because you will find one-of-a-kind items,” said Jana Padgett of the Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau and Film Office.
Here are five things you need to know before heading to Canton on Thursday:
1. Parking. Drive into Canton city limits and see throngs of cars and shoppers on the square’s surrounding Liberty, Union, Peace and Fulton streets. Nearby parking isn’t free and can range from $5 to $20, so bring comfortable walking shoes and a cart or shopping bag in case you park a few blocks away from the square.
2. Arrival time. The Flea Market isn’t your ordinary event. Shoppers eager to get the first look at items arrive before sunrise with flashlights. The market is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., so wear layers for a chilly morning. The earlier you arrive, the better chance you have at a good parking spot; just remember where you park.
3. Food. Don’t eat ahead of time because restaurants around the Canton square will be open for business, as well as the plethora of food vendors like Penn’s and lemonade and kettle corn booths.
4. Spend a full day in Canton. Shoppers and tour groups spend the whole day taking in the sights and sounds. Stop by the the Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau office on the square to learn what the city has to offer — historic homes and architecture, the old Madison County jail, Historic Train Depot and Museum and the Multicultural Center and Museum.
5. Shop until you drop. Don’t go to the Canton Flea Market with empty pockets or wallets because food and arts and crafts vendors are on every corner. Take a friend or spouse with you to cover more than one vendor at a time. Find fall and Christmas decorations, holiday gifts, clothing, antiques, furniture, home goods, food and more. Don’t forget to buy what you want because the market doesn’t return until spring."
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Thousands brave cold to attend Wagga Swap Meet
A CRISP day, a blue sky and a cameo appearance by the nation's number one "picker". As the annual Wagga Swap Meet kicked off Sunday, thousands of people from across Australia bought and sold their way to collector's heaven, enough to bring a smile to the faces of both young and old.
Space was at a premium as the event hosted its largest contingent of storeholders, with 800 separate stands and countless numbers of trestle tables displaying everything from old bathtubs to antique petrol bowsers.
OLD TIN: Peter Angel, of Wagga, peers through a wheel arch at his store. Picture: Michael Frogley
Swap meet organiser Brian Horsley said the event was valued because of its contribution to the local economy and as an important ingredient in the city's social fabric.
"It would certainly, I would say, be knocking on the door of half a million dollars for the Wagga economy," he said.
"It's great today. This is the smoothest swap we've had."
Dubbed by commercial television as "Australia's greatest picker", Stuart Norris, of Burra in South Australia, drove for 10 hours from his home to be at the showground.
'WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE': Stuart Norris, of South Australia, drove more than 10 hours to sell the items he says only he can find. Picture: Michael Frogley
With the help of 10 newspaper advertisements and 33 Gumtree listings, Mr Norris picked up a a trailer-load of petrol related memorabilia such as bowsers, enamel signs, oil bottles and tins from various locations along the journey.
"I CLASS MYSELF AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT DETECTIVES.
He left Burra empty-handed.
"I'm known far and wide for finding all the rare and unusual stuff so the buyers hit me like a tonne of bricks," Mr Norris said.
"I class myself as one of the world's great detectives."
Mr Norris said the Wagga Swap Meet was comparable with major swap meets in Bendigo and Ballarat.
Aside from a great deal of "gossiping" and "chin-wagging" between storeholders on the day, over its 21-year history the event has selflessly given back to the needy.
Organiser Brian Horsley said community groups have benefited from more than $320,000 in profits. Money raised this year will be distributed to the Wagga Prostate Cancer Support Group, Uranquinty Men's Shed and the Shaw Street Childcare Centre.
Swap meet a win for the environment
OLD TO NEW: The Halvelka family , from left, Janna, Jeff, Ella and Max, 9,were on a mission to find old suitcases to decorate the home. Picture: Michael Frogley
ALL it takes is a little bit of TLC to transform the hundreds of old and worn items at the swap meet into something new and valued.
It might be a case of one man's trash is another man's treasure, but that itself is an adage outdated.
These days the practice of buying, swapping and selling worthless items could be a near-perfect example of the power of sustainability; the pivot of human behaviour towards regeneration and revival rather than excessive consumption.
Wagga Swap Meet organiser Brian Horsley believes people are becoming more conscious of their environmental footprint and suggests the event held yesterday can take some of the pressure off burgeoning landfill sites.
"If you didn't have swap meets, a tremendous amount of the old rusty stuff would be under tips," he said.
"It is all being recycled."
Ella Halvelka, of Melbourne, was on a mission at the swap meet to find old suitcases to outfit her city apartment.
She said vintage items can breathe new life into homes, turning rubbish awaiting collection on the roadside into useable furniture.
"I prefer the old London look. I love that era and it reminds me of Harry Potter," she said.
"I try to buy them in Melbourne but they are too expensive."
Avoiding the "buy new" style consumerism at all costs was Adrian Bennett of Barooga near Deniliquin.
Mr Bennett is an avid collector of car jacks and owns more than 800 of the rare metal contraptions.
"It's a good hobby," he said.
"You find them only at the swap meets. You used to be able to find them at clearing sales but the sales are all second and third generation ... all entirely new stuff."
Mr Bennett paid $30 for a jack that was bound for the tip. Clearly, one man's trash is indeed another's treasure.
Outsiders perspective: Why I keep coming back
IT'S 10am on a cold Sunday morning and Noel Wilcox is all hands on deck as he offloads his expertly crafted model vintage cars for about $30 a pop.
RETRO DELIGHTS: Noel Wilcox, of Melbourne, comes to the Wagga Swap Meet because it is a proven money-maker. Picture: Michael Frogley
It's an important time of year for the Melbourne man, who has been attending the swap meet for three years running.
"It's a good crowd and a crowd that spends money," he said.
"Quite often you go to swap meets and they are just lookers and waste your weekend basically."
Mr Wilcox offered his insight into why he thinks the swap meet has had growing success over its 21 years.
"Word of mouth. You go to a place and if it's successful you pass it on," he said.
"Times are tight but people realise it's happening and they bring their money along and spend.
"That's the difference."
Monday, September 16, 2013
FLEA MARKET JEWELRY
You can find some of the most unique items at flea markets. Jewelry is the most custom item you will find. Flea markets all over the united states carry jewelry from watches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and much more. Jewelry is also one of the most commonly sold items at flea markets because of the rare items you can find. You can also find some authentic items with diamonds and gold. Be careful when purchasing authentic items. Check and make sure there real. Do research on the piece and make sure your getting what you pay for.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Flea Market Electronics
Electronics are one of the most commonly sold items at flea markets. Most of the time vendors can buy the items in bulk which allows them to discount the price substantially. Some of the top electronics are tv's, stereo's, jukebox, microwaves, camcorders, dvd players, tablets, ipads, iphones, ipods, kitchen appliances and more. You can find some really great deals on these items. The only thing to be careful of, is making sure the item is authentic. Even though electronics are some of the most commonly sold items there also the most counterfeited. Very with the manufacturer that the country it was built in matches the item in your hand. Also look at the quality lots of times just verifying the functions will prove the item is a fake. I have included some pictures of counterfeit electronic items.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
The flea market scene in Pittsburgh
The flea market scene in Pittsburgh:
Flea markets are big in Pittsburgh, with vendors peddling a variety of goods from baseball cards to antique furniture and everything in between. Fortunately for Pittsburghers, you can usually find a flea market without having to drive very far. Just beyond the bounds of downtown, there are several flea markets and if you check your local newspapers and event calendars, you're bound to find temporary flea markets scattered nearby. If you're new to the fleascape, get started with this list of six flea markets.
For more than 30 years, Allegheny-Kiski Historical Society Flea-Tique has been providing joy to scores of secondhand shoppers. The market is open the third Sunday of every month May through October and is hosted in the beautiful park-like grounds of the Tour-Ed Mine Museum in Tarentum, making it a fun way to spend a Sunday.
Flea-Tique's specialty is antiques and collectibles, so it's a must for anyone collector or those who love vintage wares. In addition to the feel good vibes you get from snagging a good deal, shoppers and vendors at Flea-Tique can also feel good about supporting a cause. The $3 entry fee for shoppers and the table fee collected from vendors benefit the Allegheny-Kiski Historical Society and serves as the society's largest source of income.
Another long-standing flea market, Trader Jack's Flea Market in Bridgeville, PA, has been providing a home for peddlers and shoppers for more than 20 years. The market located on Steen Roard boasts an indoor and outdoor shopping space, as well as a food court to give shoppers a pick-me-up to make it through the hundreds of vendors. Trader Jack's is open every Saturday and Sunday from 6 AM to 3 PM all year long. The indoor market is housed within a giant warehouse and features a variety of vendors who make Trader Jack's their permanent home. The outdoor portion of the market is held on a grassy plot of land outside the warehouse and features rows upon rows of vendors that often change each weekend in the summer months. The market features a variety of used and vintage furniture, home goods, tools, toys and more. It also hosts a variety of crafters who hawk their homemade wares including candles, jewelry, soaps, and décor.
In North Versailles, the thrifty-minded can double dip and enjoy two flea markets in town. Rossi's Pop-Up Market Place features more than 100 vendors and is housed within a 100,000 square foot retail space on Loews Drive. The market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM year-round. Comparable to what shoppers would find in the beloved Strip District, Rossi's vendors include black and gold apparel, jewelry, handbags, clothing, baked goods, hot foods, produce, and more. Many of the vendors sell new, unused, and homemade items, but there are also some booths that sell collectibles and antiques like comic books, coins, baseball cards, furniture, housewares, and toys.
Pittsburgh Super Flea is the second market that calls the North Versailles area home. The indoor/outdoor market is on East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard in an old movie theater. It's open every Saturday and Sunday year-round. With 300 or more vendors, there's truly a little bit of everything. Unlike Rossi's, the Super Flea is more of a traditional flea market with the majority of the vendors selling secondhand items including antiques, collectibles, old furniture, house wares, books, jewelry and more. Vendors are set up in each of the theater's show rooms making it a unique shopping experience, and during the summer months many additional vendors, including fresh produce sellers, also setup shop outside in the parking lot. With very little information about the Pittsburgh Super Flea on the internet and an apparently disconnected phone number, it's also a hidden gem for those looking to haggle for a good deal and find some unique items.
West of downtown in Beaver Falls, a former drive-in movie theater on Mercer Road is now home toSpotlight 88 Flea Market. The 21 acres of green space features vendors selling antiques, tools, crafts, housewares, baked goods, hot foods, and fresh produce, as well as a variety of other items. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM from April to Christmas, Spotlight 88 also hosts a variety of events like car cruises, craft shows, and special holiday events including Christmas in July, Oktoberfest, and a Halloween party. They even sell Christmas trees starting in November. The vendor selection at Spotlight 88 isn't quite as extensive as Trader Jack's or Flea-Tique, but it's definitely worth a look if you don't have a lot of time to trudge through hundreds of vendors or are looking for a new place to score some second-hand goodies.
If you're feeling a little adventurous, you may also want to check out Rogers Community Auction Open Air Market, a year-round indoor/outdoor market in Rogers, OH, a little more than an hour north west from downtown Pittsburgh. This is the granddaddy of flea markets with more than 1,600 vendors arranged along five miles of gravel pathway. The catch is the Open Air Market is only open on Fridays, 7 AM to 10 PM, with the majority of vendors closing up shop before 6:30 PM. However, if you have the day off, it's worth the trip. There are a variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage pieces, fresh produce, cheeses, meats, hot foods, toys, tools, housewares, and very likely anything else you could imagine.
And finally, this recommendation from our Pop Filter editor who touts the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer as the place to shop for vintage and retro-inspired goods, such as fashion, housewares, vinyl, decor, artwork, accessories, and collectibles. See more here on this event that happens every spring.
These markets are only a sampling of the flea markets that set up shop around town and sometimes discovering a new market is half the adventure. So, we invite you to share your secondhand secrets with us. Which flea markets are your favorite to score some unique finds?
Flea markets are big in Pittsburgh, with vendors peddling a variety of goods from baseball cards to antique furniture and everything in between. Fortunately for Pittsburghers, you can usually find a flea market without having to drive very far. Just beyond the bounds of downtown, there are several flea markets and if you check your local newspapers and event calendars, you're bound to find temporary flea markets scattered nearby. If you're new to the fleascape, get started with this list of six flea markets.
For more than 30 years, Allegheny-Kiski Historical Society Flea-Tique has been providing joy to scores of secondhand shoppers. The market is open the third Sunday of every month May through October and is hosted in the beautiful park-like grounds of the Tour-Ed Mine Museum in Tarentum, making it a fun way to spend a Sunday.
Flea-Tique's specialty is antiques and collectibles, so it's a must for anyone collector or those who love vintage wares. In addition to the feel good vibes you get from snagging a good deal, shoppers and vendors at Flea-Tique can also feel good about supporting a cause. The $3 entry fee for shoppers and the table fee collected from vendors benefit the Allegheny-Kiski Historical Society and serves as the society's largest source of income.
Another long-standing flea market, Trader Jack's Flea Market in Bridgeville, PA, has been providing a home for peddlers and shoppers for more than 20 years. The market located on Steen Roard boasts an indoor and outdoor shopping space, as well as a food court to give shoppers a pick-me-up to make it through the hundreds of vendors. Trader Jack's is open every Saturday and Sunday from 6 AM to 3 PM all year long. The indoor market is housed within a giant warehouse and features a variety of vendors who make Trader Jack's their permanent home. The outdoor portion of the market is held on a grassy plot of land outside the warehouse and features rows upon rows of vendors that often change each weekend in the summer months. The market features a variety of used and vintage furniture, home goods, tools, toys and more. It also hosts a variety of crafters who hawk their homemade wares including candles, jewelry, soaps, and décor.
In North Versailles, the thrifty-minded can double dip and enjoy two flea markets in town. Rossi's Pop-Up Market Place features more than 100 vendors and is housed within a 100,000 square foot retail space on Loews Drive. The market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM year-round. Comparable to what shoppers would find in the beloved Strip District, Rossi's vendors include black and gold apparel, jewelry, handbags, clothing, baked goods, hot foods, produce, and more. Many of the vendors sell new, unused, and homemade items, but there are also some booths that sell collectibles and antiques like comic books, coins, baseball cards, furniture, housewares, and toys.
Pittsburgh Super Flea is the second market that calls the North Versailles area home. The indoor/outdoor market is on East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard in an old movie theater. It's open every Saturday and Sunday year-round. With 300 or more vendors, there's truly a little bit of everything. Unlike Rossi's, the Super Flea is more of a traditional flea market with the majority of the vendors selling secondhand items including antiques, collectibles, old furniture, house wares, books, jewelry and more. Vendors are set up in each of the theater's show rooms making it a unique shopping experience, and during the summer months many additional vendors, including fresh produce sellers, also setup shop outside in the parking lot. With very little information about the Pittsburgh Super Flea on the internet and an apparently disconnected phone number, it's also a hidden gem for those looking to haggle for a good deal and find some unique items.
West of downtown in Beaver Falls, a former drive-in movie theater on Mercer Road is now home toSpotlight 88 Flea Market. The 21 acres of green space features vendors selling antiques, tools, crafts, housewares, baked goods, hot foods, and fresh produce, as well as a variety of other items. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM from April to Christmas, Spotlight 88 also hosts a variety of events like car cruises, craft shows, and special holiday events including Christmas in July, Oktoberfest, and a Halloween party. They even sell Christmas trees starting in November. The vendor selection at Spotlight 88 isn't quite as extensive as Trader Jack's or Flea-Tique, but it's definitely worth a look if you don't have a lot of time to trudge through hundreds of vendors or are looking for a new place to score some second-hand goodies.
If you're feeling a little adventurous, you may also want to check out Rogers Community Auction Open Air Market, a year-round indoor/outdoor market in Rogers, OH, a little more than an hour north west from downtown Pittsburgh. This is the granddaddy of flea markets with more than 1,600 vendors arranged along five miles of gravel pathway. The catch is the Open Air Market is only open on Fridays, 7 AM to 10 PM, with the majority of vendors closing up shop before 6:30 PM. However, if you have the day off, it's worth the trip. There are a variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage pieces, fresh produce, cheeses, meats, hot foods, toys, tools, housewares, and very likely anything else you could imagine.
And finally, this recommendation from our Pop Filter editor who touts the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer as the place to shop for vintage and retro-inspired goods, such as fashion, housewares, vinyl, decor, artwork, accessories, and collectibles. See more here on this event that happens every spring.
These markets are only a sampling of the flea markets that set up shop around town and sometimes discovering a new market is half the adventure. So, we invite you to share your secondhand secrets with us. Which flea markets are your favorite to score some unique finds?
Fall Pulaski County Flea Market is this weekend | The Southwest Times
Fall Pulaski County Flea Market is this weekend | The Southwest Times:
Some years it’s rainy and cold and other years it’s hot and dry, but this weekend is expected to be sunny and pleasant when the fall Pulaski County Flea Market opens Saturday.
Considering the number of rainy days this summer brought, Dublin Lions Club members should be pleased the early weather forecast looks so promising for this popular event the group has sponsored for decades.
Thousands of visitors from near and far come out to New River Valley Fairgrounds, on Route 100 two miles north of Dublin each spring and fall to see what the 800-900 vendors have for sale. This weekend’s market will be held Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Be sure to wear your comfortable shoes and plan to spend hours perusing the wide variety of wares, including crafts, antiques, tools, books, rugs, baskets and more.
And, of course, there will be food galore. From the ever-popular Lions Club “Lion Dogs,” to chicken on a stick, funnel cakes and tornado potatoes, there will be something for every appetite.
Proceeds from the flea markets and Lion Dog sales help to raise around $40,000 for the club’s projects. The Lions help buy eyeglasses and hearing aids for the area’s needy and also provide assistance to area non-profit organizations such as Pulaski Daily Bread, American Red Cross and Fairview Homes.
Admission is $1, but children under age six are admitted free. There is no charge for parking.
The club also holds a Christmas Craft Show at the fairgrounds each year. It is slated for Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., this year.
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