The flea market isn\u2019t for everyone, but if you make an effort, you can\u2019t beat flea markets for finding one-of-a-kind items at a steal. If you\u2019ve got the keen eye necessary from separating the real treasures from the junk, you can make out like a bandit at the flea market, if you follow these simple tips.<\/p>\n
Haggling over prices is the best part about shopping at the flea market! Negotiating prices isn\u2019t a normal part of our culture, so don\u2019t worry if you find the idea intimidating at first. Just take a deep breath and know that flea market dealers expect you to counter their offer. The worst they can do is say no, right? So don\u2019t be afraid to haggle \u2013 you might even start to like it!<\/p>\n
Vary the times that you go to the market.\u00a0 Getting their early means that you have the widest selection, however as the day draws to a close, vendors will be increasingly motivated to sell their goods before the day is done. All flea markets have their own culture and character, so after a few visits you\u2019ll be able to see if you need to get their fast before it\u2019s all gone or if it will pay off for you to go later in the day at that particular market.<\/p>\n
Wear casual, comfortable clothing. You want to look like a regular person, not an interior decorator for wealthy clients. Don\u2019t dress too down though, vendors are like everyone else and will respond better to people they can identify with.<\/p>\n
If you have a smart phone, bring it with you to discreetly do price comparisons so that you\u2019ll know if you are being ripped off or not. Be especially wary about buying electronics or appliances that are not a brand name that you are familiar with.<\/p>\n
If you are prone to impulse buys, bring a friend or family member with you to help talk you down and help you think about things more clearly. You might love something, but if you don\u2019t have a place or use for it, it\u2019s better to leave it for the next person to enjoy.<\/p>\n
As I mentioned above, the listed price isn\u2019t usually set in stone. Go ahead and make a counter-offer, being sure to point out in little flaws in the item or that you can get similar cheaper someplace else.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be insulting, keep a friendly demeanor and be willing to meet halfway. If you\u2019ve never haggled before, listen in on other people doing it or bring a friend that is experienced to show you the way.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let yourself fall in love! There will always be another item, so keep your cool and you\u2019ll be in a better position to negotiate. Let the dealer know that you are interested, but definitely give off the vibe that you are in the \u201cconsidering it\u201d phase, not \u201chave to have it!\u201d.<\/p>\n
You can get great deals on one-of-a-kind items at the flea market, if you don\u2019t mind poking around and negotiating. Look at it as an adventure so that no matter if you find that perfect object or not, you\u2019ll still have tons of fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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