Flea markets/thrift stores have become America's obsession. If you do not believe that this is true then you probably haven't spent much time at flea-markets.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: Keep your eyes out for the lurker
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: Keep your eyes out for the lurker: "I often shop in many thrift stores in our area and usually see familiar faces. I suppose we are there for the same common interest, treas..."
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: What is the difference between flea-market and thr...
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: What is the difference between flea-market and thr...: " The term 'flea market' actually involves many different types of people and organizations, such as volunteers, churches, schools and busine..."
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: why the obsession?
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: why the obsession?: " The second hand obsession and why? I suppose it is the mystery and the suspense that becomes our obsession. The enjoyment of searching f..."
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: Keep your eyes out for the lurker
Flea markets/ Thrift stores and our obsession: Keep your eyes out for the lurker: "I often shop in many thrift stores in our area and usually see familiar faces. I suppose we are there for the same common interest, treas..."
Keep your eyes out for the lurker
Labels:flea markets, thrift shopping, collectible
keep your eyes out for the lurker
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
why the obsession?
The second hand obsession and why? I suppose it is the mystery and the suspense that becomes our obsession. The enjoyment of searching for a missing piece in your collection and then stumbling upon "the gold." Maybe, to some it is the unanswered questions like the value? what is it? then one spends hours researching and still no answers.
The treasures that you find and being able to purchase with low cost is a good excuse for having this addiction, at least that's my reasoning. It also gives one a chance to make some extra spending money with low investment by purchasing specific items and marking up the price to make a small profit.
The treasures that you find and being able to purchase with low cost is a good excuse for having this addiction, at least that's my reasoning. It also gives one a chance to make some extra spending money with low investment by purchasing specific items and marking up the price to make a small profit.
Labels:flea markets, thrift shopping, collectible
why the obsession
What is the difference between flea-market and thrift store?
The term "flea market" actually involves many different types of people and organizations, such as volunteers, churches, schools and businesses. It is a time when people clean their "junk" out of their attics and sell to one another. A flea market sale may be held at a church, parking lot or rental booths occurring once a month or on Saturday's and usually attract buyers who have the eye for another man's junk.
A "thrift store" is a business with used merchandise and operates during business hours. Most thrift shops are a non-profit business and donations from the community are the main means for their merchandise.
Thrift store's are designed to support specific needs of their organization, such as Blue Cross, group homes, churches and schools. In comparison with a flea-market it attracts the same customers who have the eye for another man's junk.
A "thrift store" is a business with used merchandise and operates during business hours. Most thrift shops are a non-profit business and donations from the community are the main means for their merchandise.
Thrift store's are designed to support specific needs of their organization, such as Blue Cross, group homes, churches and schools. In comparison with a flea-market it attracts the same customers who have the eye for another man's junk.
Labels:flea markets, thrift shopping, collectible
flea market vs. thrift stores
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