A great hobby, especially with the economic crunch we are in, is to shop the Flea Markets. Everybody loves a bargain and the exhilaration you feel when you discover that special item you’ve been looking for is incredible. Bargaining is expected, unlike shopping in a retail store, and once you get the hang of negotiating at a Flea Market, there’s no stopping you. Know your prices and you will do well. Flea Markets will carry new merchandise as well as used merchandise, antiques, collectibles, closeouts, and food items.

Travel near, travel far - it’s up to you. You’ll find Flea Markets all over the country, all sizes, with all kinds of merchandise. And, if you do find something you like, don’t expect to find it there again the following week. So, if it’s something you are really interested in, don’t wait, otherwise it may be gone forever.

You might also want to try:

• Garage Sales
• Yard Sales
• Estate Sales
• Auctions

Yard Sales can really be fun when a whole neighborhood, or sometimes a whole town, participates. Just park your car and plan to do plenty of walking as you go from house to house looking for bargains.

Here are some helpful hints on how to prepare for your own yard sale.

Web Sites To Visit:

• August Vacation Ideas. Read about the World’s Longest Yard Sale spanning 654 miles through five states.
• Find A Flea Market state by state.