Tips for Shopping at Flea Markets

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Article from the San Francisco Gate about shopping in flea markets and polishing up your finds.

Tips and info on these famous antique shows held in May, July, and September in Brimfield, MA.

Website for the 2001 Brimfield Antique Shows held May 8 - 13, July 10-15, and September 4-9, 2001.

See all pages for advice and shopping tips.

Click on a state, then a city, to get to info on individual flea markets. Phone for info before going!

Good Housekeeping provides this list of some of the most famous flea markets in the U.S.