Comments on: 15 essentials for Flea Market outings

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 22:53:02 +0000

I picked up my glider at a flea market in Alabama is few years ago for next to nothing. I painted it yellow. I recently painted it a robin’s egg blue , which is close to it’s original color.

By: Ginny

Ginny — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:15:25 +0000

Myra’s point is correct – Try to bring bills smaller than $20’s. I know ATM’s give out $20’s, but a few of those first thing in the AM can wipe out dealer’s small change. Bargaining is great, but don’t turn it into an argument. As a dealer I’ll dig in my heels if the buyer gets too pushy.

By: Myra

Myra — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:02:24 +0000

I always take a large tote bag with over the shoulder straps to carry small items in. I also keep my wallet and baggie of change in there.

I never take bills larger than a 20, and prefer to have ones, fives and tens on me, along with a baggie of quarters, with a few dimes and nickels too. If I find something for two dollars I hate to hand someone a 20 and take all their change.

And comfortable shoes are a must. I also include a hat, sunglasses, tape measure, and wet wipes as part of my routine flea market accessories. It also helps if you go with a buddy (and get seperated) that both parties have car keys, or cell phones to call the other for car access to unload larger or heavy items, so you can continue shopping.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 02:20:20 +0000

Since my garden accessories are mostly cobalt blue, that’s the color I’d paint the glider.

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:32:04 +0000

In reply to Tawra@CoolGardenIdeas.

I know what you mean,..I l think yard sales are the best bargain-wise. Can’t beat ’em,…people just want to be rid of extra stuff and WE’RE glad to take it all off their hands!
(I haven’t forgotten you,…just waiting for a bit….soon.)

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:29:12 +0000

In reply to Tawra@CoolGardenIdeas. Thanks, Tawra. I'm so pleased with how it's coming together....so much talent here! It's a pleasure to put it all together.

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:27:53 +0000

In reply to Peg. Peg, I like your choices! Why do we junk gardeners have so much in common? Just do, I guess. :-) Sue

By: Peg

Peg — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:32:24 +0000

Sue,
Love your new website! Congrats! Wish I was near you, looks like your flea mkts are so fun!
I’d probably paint the glider red, white or blue, or a terracotta – that’s just me 🙂

By: Tawra@CoolGardenIdeas

Tawra@CoolGardenIdeas — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:05:09 +0000

BTW, I just have to say again that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the look of your new site!!!

By: Tawra@CoolGardenIdeas

Tawra@CoolGardenIdeas — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:04:25 +0000

Those are great tips!!

I go out with my neighbor/friend and daughter almost every Sat. It’s a time to “calm my nerves” after being home with a 3 yr. old all week! LOL

I wish we had great flea markets here in Colorado. Most are WAY to expensive so we stick to the yard sales and thrift stores and of course all the same rules apply. 🙂