Flea markets are composed of part-time sellers, they usually don’t own credit machines that are used to charge debit cards. We absolutely love thrift store and antique shopping, and big flea markets are my happy place.
As the season’s change and spring turn to summer, the farmers’ markets start to take off. Visiting a Flea market is always a unique experience. You can be visiting flea markets so you can shop like a pro and find the perfect item to add to your home.
So, here are some tips for tacking flea markets like a pro:
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Bring Cash
Farmers are essential they like to keep it easy and simple. They usually don’t use credit cards and machines. Only some can use cards. But the others take cash. You have to make sure that in your purse keep only a responsible amount of cash.
To avoid this, always bring cash. This can help you to stay within your budget. Also, consider bringing a variety of bills because vendors might not have enough change to break a $20 for a $2 ring.
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Give Time to Yourself
If this is your first time of shopping in the season, so give yourself a proper time. I suggest you walk through to see everything that has been offered. First, look at the quality of the product and check it’s price whether it’s suitable or not for you.
A lot of the products are the same but some are expensive and some are cheap. But if you are in a hurry so you don’t make these comparisons. Learn a little bit about their farm or vegetable garden.
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Dress Appropriately
If you are going to a flea market, prices are almost variable. But dealers are less likely to bargain if you look like you do not need any discount.
More often than not, rummage fairs are held outdoors so it’s best to wear something to help you move easily. Consider wearing a hat to shield you from the sun, a cross-body bag, and comfortable shoes.
Their good things to consider are comfy flat shoes, hats and a hands-free bag a backpack or cross-body is a smart choice. So purchase something good so then you’re wearing simple but presentable clothes.
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Go Early To The Market
If you go flea market right when they open, the vendors will all be friendly and fresh, and that why you’ll pick your favorite items of the sale.
However, if you go in the morning you’re less likely to get a good deal as the vendors have a full day of selling ahead of them they probably won’t be too flexible that early. It’s a great time to make sure you don’t miss out on anything awesome, and you will miss some of the crowds if you get there extra early.
If you wait until closer to closing time, you have a much better chance of getting a good deal as people won’t want to have to pack up everything and bring it back home or at more permanent flea markets like ours, vendors may just want to squeeze in a few last sales at the end of the day.
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Be Kind
Don’t haggle with your farmer, asking for a discount or telling them that it’s cheaper to shop at the grocery store. A good rule of thumb is to ask for a discount of 15-20 percent and hope to land at 10 percent off.
The people selling produce at the better markets are often the same people who grew that food, which is a lot of work. And if a seller doesn’t have discount on an item, don’t push them.
Their goal is to make a sale but they also have expenses to consider like cost of goods, lodging, gas, childcare, booth rental, etc. The produce that you find at the market has usually been harvested within the last 48 hours.
