Travel With the Junk Gypsies to Flea Markets
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Photo By: Rob Howard
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Photo By: Rob Howard
Best Flea Markets in America
Brimfield Antique Show Brimfield, MA, brimfieldshow.com
Rose Bowl Flea Market Pasadena, CA, rgcshows.com
Scott Antique Markets Atlanta & Columbus, OH, scottantiquemarket.com
Warrenton Antique Show Warrenton, TX, warrentonantique.com
Junk Gypsy Secret
Gypsies in Texas
Dealing With Dealers
- Got cash? You may get a slight discount if you use it. But remember to hit the ATM before you go to the flea market — cash machines can be scarce and charge high fees. Carry a credit card, too (many vendors accept them) and your checkbook. You’d be surprised how many dealers will take out-of-state checks.
- No over-haggling. "Just ask, 'Is that your best price?'" says Amie. Continually offering less is disrespectful.
- Buy it when you see it. A dealer may be willing to hold something for a short time, so it doesn’t hurt to ask. But if you really love a piece, grab it. Jolie lost out on a set of cowhide-covered barstools that she thought about for a little too long.
- Don’t be limited by what will fit in your carry-on. At the Warrenton show in Texas, where the Junk Gypsies have a popular stall, shipping companies will pick up your purchases for you, pack them, and deliver them right to your doorstep. "They are very reliable," says Amie. But don’t commit until you ask the price, which can be pretty steep.