Guide to Flea Market Shopping: Vintage Treasure Hunting

I wouldn't call myself a beginner when it comes to flea market shopping or vintage treasure hunting for that matter as bargain shopping of any kind is enough to get me up and out the door early on an otherwise sleepy Sunday morning well before the rest of the world has a chance to even hit the snooze button. Shopping someone else’s once loved items can be a bit scary (for many reason which I won’t get into)… but there is nothing I love more than a GREAT vintage find. Trust me, it takes work to find the right thing, but seeing your collected treasured come together to create or complete a look that didn’t break the bank is a wonderful feeling. There are few things I think you should know if you’re planning a vintage treasure hunt of your own in the near future and these little “insider” tips will set you down a path of enjoying the hunt just as much as I do!

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Get There Early: The Early Bird Gets the Worm or in our case gets the Antlers! If you get there when the doors open, earlier if possible you’ve got a head start over the rest of the vintage pickers and will get first dibs on the days treasures.  Remember, the early bird gets the worm!

Go Green: As in bring cash. While it’s more and more these days you will come across vendor with a means of accepting plastic but having cash can benefit you on many levels for example when striking a deal. And don’t forget to bring a variety of bills, lots of ones and fives.

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Don’t Hesitate: If you see something you love, buy it! If you don’t, chances are someone else will!

Prior Proper Planning: This applies to a lot of things, from bringing your own sturdy bag for potential finds to knowing what you plan to buy and driving a car that day if what you plan to buy might only fit in the flat bed of a truck. Its important to make a list so you don’t forget what you’re looking for, but don’t be afraid to stray from your list. You never know what you will come across at the flea market!

Take pride in breathing new life into forgotten treasures and done be afraid get creative!