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Article: Time for flea; Sally Hoban on a type of fair which does not get the credit it deserves.
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- July 3, 2009
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Byline: Sally Hoban
With the summer weather now hopefully getting better, I'm planning some trips to my favourite type of antique fair - the flea market. Although traditionally looked down upon in the hierarchy of fairs, flea markets today are big business, especially in these leaner times when more of the public are looking for a bargain.
Whereas at traditional antique fairs you are more likely to find pieces priced according to their value, at a flea fair you stand a good chance of finding some unrecognised bargains because established dealers stand out ...