Smart Flea Market Shopping

Dear Lee, There’s nothing I like better than going to a flea market. That sense of anticipation as you approach a field filled with tents and tables is amazing. From the beginning of our marriage, Ralph and I had fun exploring flea markets across the country and close to home, like the twice-a-year Burton Antiques […]

Fall Flea Markets

It’s time to start planning to enjoy the best of the Fall Flea Markets! Here are 13 top shows nationwide. They are listed in alphabetical order by state. Please call ahead or check websites, though, to make sure the shows are still scheduled!   CALIFORNIA Long Beach Antique Market On more than 20 acres at […]

On the Road — Burton Antiques Market

What a treat! We went to the Burton Antiques Market and experienced the fun of wandering around looking for antiques and collectibles. It was a perfect day. There were more than 300 dealers and although we didn’t get there in the time for the early bird, we were told there was a long line waiting […]

Find Your Treasure! Top Tips for Thrift Store Shopping

One of the best things about traveling away from home by car is the opportunity to spontaneously stop at thrift stores, especially if you have an understanding or like-minded travel companion. Don’t assume that just because you find the shops in small towns that you will automatically find bargain prices. If you found the store […]

Top 10 Tips For Smart Flea Market Shopping

Hear that thunder in the distance? It is the sound flea market fans rushing toward all the outdoor (and indoor, too) markets opening after more than a year of closures. Those holding the flea markets are just as excited as the visitors, with tables filled with wares that have been in storage instead of stalls. […]

Use Your Camera

Use your phone’s camera at a flea market. Record things you might want to buy later. Record marks, etc. to look up.          

Top Spring Flea Markets for 2021

Let the fun begin! Flea markets and antique shows across the country are opening up, especially those held outdoors. Remember to wear good walking shoes, wear a hat against the sun, put on sunscreen, bring an umbrella just-in-case, and pack water and snacks. A good rule of thumb is to bring cash. It’s better for […]

Top 15 Amazing Finds: True Stories of Unexpected Treasures in Unlikely Places

Spring cleaning and thrift shopping can be pretty lucrative! We are not kidding. Over the years, we have loved sharing stories about how cleaning closets and basements and going to flea markets and thrift stores can uncover treasures. Some of our stories have included a teen who found a 1909 Marblehead Pottery piece at a […]

Antiques, Bombs, Treasure and Collectibles: Top 12 Kovels Articles From 2020

Here is a look at what you, our readers, loved the most in 2020. Included are some of our premium membership articles free for you to enjoy today. 1.  Deadly Discovery Linked to Civil War 2.   The Vocabulary of Marks 3.  More Mark Information; Lesser Known Makers of Costume Jewelry  4.  Silver Marks Identification […]

On the Road – Burton Antiques Market

It was a treat to attend the annual outdoor Burton Antiques Market. Vendors were spread out on the racetrack at Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, Ohio. There were fewer vendors but that didn’t discourage collectors. Shows are a buyer’s markets this year. Vendors are eager to negotiate. Many have adapted to fewer shows by selling virtually, […]