Archive | January, 2010

Grand Revival Flea Market Bag Pattern

31. January 2010

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This is a lovely pattern to sew the Grand Revival Flea Market bag designed by Tanya Whelan. These styles can be made with any fabric and look particularly pretty with vintage florals. The bags are fully lined and can be made with or without pockets. Shown with the Barefoot Roses collection from Free Spirit. Comes [...]

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Cash for Trash at the Flea Market

30. January 2010

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Thousands of people swarm flea markets every weekend, looking for an elusive treasure… a diamond in the rough. If you look closely at the vendors’ faces the next time you go to a flea market, you may notice a look of smug satisfaction. Cash for Trash at the Flea Market – Click to Read More [...]

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The Flea Market Game 2nd Edition

24. January 2010

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Just like the real flea market, you need to buy low and sell high. Is the porcelain vase really from the Ming Dynasty or from Joe Bob’s Ceramic Creations? Can you tell? If you think a seller is a black-hearted pirate you can challenge the scoundrel. If you’re right you get the goods for free! [...]

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New Texas Flea Market Added

17. January 2010

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No directory of Texas flea markets could be complete without the tri-location powerhouse or Trader’s Village. With locations in Houston, Grand Prairie and San Antonio, Trader’s Village boasts over 5 million shoppers every year. Vendors can drive into the market and set up at their selection of tables, booths, kiosks and even push carts. Reservered [...]

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Top Five Items Every Flea Market Vendor Needs

10. January 2010

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Selling at a flea market requires many hours of preperation, planning, and standing around waiting for someone to stop at your table and buy something. Before you get to the part where you are taking money, however, you start out at home. This article covers the five essential items every flea market vendor could not [...]

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How to Get Your Customers to Buy More Off-Season

4. January 2010

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Any flea market vendor who sells regularly throughout the warmer months may dread the slow-down in income that comes during the winter. This is really only applicable to the northern part of the US, although bad weather increases in winter across the country. The best way to get your customers to buy more off-season is [...]

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How to Attract Men to Your Flea Market Table

3. January 2010

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Flea market vendors interested in marketing their products to men have to learn how to attract men to their flea market table. Several things will attract almost any man: tools, sports, and sexy women. Utilizing these three attractors can get men at the flea market swarming your table and buying your merchandise. How to Attract [...]

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