How To Make And Save Money At A Flea Market

You’ve probably heard the term “Flea Market” before. You may have even visited a flea market.

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While the name is a bit suspect on the surface, visiting flea markets can be an enjoyable pastime and a great way to find unique items at bargain deals.

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Read on to learn all about flea markets, including the origin, types of flea markets, how you can make and save money, and why the term “flea” market.

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Put simply, a flea market is a type of street market in which vendors sell second-hand (or previously-used) merchandise.

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Outdoor markets selling various goods have existed for millennia, but the term flea market has relatively recent origins.

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First, flea markets can either be more permanent or seasonal.

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Whether you enjoy the experience of walking the stalls or the convenience of shopping without leaving your home, the good news is there is now a flea market perfect for your shopping habits.

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If you’re talented at crafts, upcycling, or a frequent garage-saler or antiquer, then you might consider operating a booth at a flea market as a vendor.

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One unique thing about flea markets is the ability to haggle. Haggling is when the buyer and seller negotiate the price of the item until both agree.

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How To Make And Save Money At A Flea Market

You’ve probably heard the term “Flea Market” before. You may have even visited a flea market.

While the name is a bit suspect on the surface, visiting flea markets can be an enjoyable pastime and a great way to find unique items at bargain deals.

Read on to learn all about flea markets, including the origin, types of flea markets, how you can make and save money, and why the term “flea” market.

Put simply, a flea market is a type of street market in which vendors sell second-hand (or previously-used) merchandise.

What is a Flea Market?

Outdoor markets selling various goods have existed for millennia, but the term flea market has relatively recent origins.

Why the Term “Flea Market?”

First, flea markets can either be more permanent or seasonal.

Frequency

Whether you enjoy the experience of walking the stalls or the convenience of shopping without leaving your home, the good news is there is now a flea market perfect for your shopping habits.

Location

If you’re talented at crafts, upcycling, or a frequent garage-saler or antiquer, then you might consider operating a booth at a flea market as a vendor.

Making Money as a Vendor

One unique thing about flea markets is the ability to haggle. Haggling is when the buyer and seller negotiate the price of the item until both agree.

Saving Money as a Buyer

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