A flea market is a great place to hunt for bargains, but the sheer volume of stuff can make it overwhelming. Jennifer Convey, host of HGTV's Awesome Interiors, joins interior designer Harry Segil for flea-market shopping tips at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, California. Shopping a swap meet as big as the monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market, which has more than 1,600 vendors, can be especially daunting. Flea markets are usually organized in a grid pattern. It's best to have a plan and to walk the rows in an organized way. Tips for Flea-Market Shopping - Walk the market in an organized way.
- Set a fixed budget.
- Know what you want.
Jennifer Convey had a fixed budget of $150 to buy furniture for her condo. Having a general idea of what you want can keep you from being distracted by piles of jewelry or other enticing goodies, and setting a fixed budget can be fun, bringing on the bargaining to get the best possible deal. With Harry Segil's help, Jennifer stayed within her budget and found a bunch of bargains to help furnish her condo. A $25 magazine rack, an $8 lamp and a $75 dining-room set were brightened up with colorful enamel. A vintage tablecloth costing only $10 provided enough fabric to cover four chair cushions, with fabric left over for matching napkins.
RESOURCES :
Harry Segil, Interior Designer
Harry Art Furniture
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 310-559-7863
Fax: 310-559-3387
Email: harryart@earthlink.net
Rose Bowl Market, Pasadena, California
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