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    Flee to the Flea Markets this Year!

    May 10th, 2008 by markdownmom

    This weekend was the first of two annual flea markets at the Minnesota Fairgrounds. The Antique Spectacular Show & Flea Market featured over 400 antique dealers with exhibits both indoors and outdoors. Around 200,000 people visit this flea market each year.

    There was an item for every kind of hobby and collection:

    • Antique Ceramics: e.g. McCoy, Wagner
    • Antique Furniture: e.g. Mahogany or yellow birch furniture, Mission, motion lamps
    • Books: e.g. signed copies of first-edition classics, antique children’s books
    • Ethnic artistry
    • Kitchenware: e.g. Fire King, bakkelite
    • Prints, portraits, and old photography (both signed and unsigned)
    • Toys & Trinkets: e.g. antique cars, dolls, games, and Star Wars, Star Trek, and old monster movies paraphenalia and posters
    • Vintage clothes, handbags, hats, shoes, and accessories
    • Vintage jewelry, and more!


    Despite the chilly 40 degree weather on Saturday, Minnesotans and other treasure hunters of all ages flocked to the event. Vendors kept warm with heavy winter jackets, blankets, and space heaters, while customers kept warm with coffee from the confection stands and walking up and down the large aisles of exhibits. Even pets enjoyed the event. MDM’s associates met one woman who had brought her dog to the flea market for some exercise and fun. Outside exhibitors ran into muddy terrain and so had her pooch. So she strapped her dog into a a pet carrier to clean off her paws!

    Click Here to View Mark Down Mom’s Flea Market Finds!

    The next flea show will be held at the Minnesota Fairgrounds, Grandstand September 27-28, so mark your calendars!

    List of selected retailers from flea market:

    Abby’s Vintage
    Unforgettable Vintage Clothes & Accessories
    Ebay ID: abbysvintage1
    (952) 836-6701

    Antiques & Collectibles-Memories for You
    Cash Paid-Appraisals Made
    Marlys & Chris Munkelwitz
    (651) 459-8031

    Heirloom Jewelry

    Vintage/Estate Jewelry & Fine Collectibles
    Cheryl Lais, Proprietor
    Hopkins Antique Mall
    1008 Main Street
    (952)-334-1918
    Email: clais@comcast.net

    Saho & Brothers African Imports
    Baskets*Beads*Wood Carvings*Clothing
    David Esako
    521 Indiana SE #B2
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
    (505) 259-9238
    (505) 270-6694

    Silver Eagle Indian Crafts

    Navajo & Zuni Jewelry
    Glen & Rosalie Munsch
    http://www.silvereagleindiancrafts.com

    Sisters Antiques
    Buy*Jewelry, Antiques and Collectibles*Sell
    PO Box 48742
    Minneapolis, MN 55448
    (612) 281-2096

    T & M Antiques and Collectibles
    Buy*Sell*Appraisals*Estate Sales
    Mary Gaspers
    (651) 636-7112

    Twins’ Treasures
    Vintage Costume Jewelry & Hats
    Sandra ‘Bjorndahl (651) 429-6042
    Susan Jorgerson (651) 777-4778
    11th Avenue Antique Mall
    North St. Paul, MN



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