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Categories: Antiques, Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Mid-City West, West HollywoodSun. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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All in all, a pretty successful trip to the flea market. I bought an owl pin, two very eighties dresses, a wool vest in perfect shape, and a feather-embellished headband (yeah, those trendy ones)--all for just over $60. There were plenty more dresses that I passed over for lack of money. It's not the cheapest thrift/flea market shopping ever, but I managed to haggle with every vendor and one of them even took a check when I ran out of cash. (One note: The vendors really vary in terms of what they charge; practically the same dress costs $10 more at some booths for seemingly no reason, so I would suggest looking around before buying, unless you're completely in love with something.)
I also ate a chicken kabob with Greek salad while I was there. For an 8 dollar lunch, it was pretty tasty and kept me going. As for parking, I'd recommend looking for a spot on the residential streets north of Melrose.
Cleave a pound of swap meet into halves, then thoroughly mince one clove of thrift store. Finely chop one sprig of strip mall and chipped, mismatched nightstands, and peel one soft, ripe freeway underpass campsite -- combine in large glass pitcher with sliced haggling, and blend on HIGH Sunday from 9 to 5.
Top with whipped too-much-money and drink while cold before noon, after which uneven tanlines congeal on the surface.
Some lumps of wow-what-a-find! might remain, which is normal. It adds flavor to the garage sale crap at the bottom of the glass.
$2 per serving, cash only please.
Bring at least $25 to tip whatever booth you went to, to buy that old Hanes T-shirt with "The Doors" screenprinted on it.
So the bf says to me as he takes me here for my first time... "You'll either love it... or you'll hate it..."
So which family do I belong to?
Well... I have come here almost every week since i first discovered the place... although I usually walk out empty handed... except for the first time i went and walked out with a perdy necklace the bf got me... so well then... why do I return?
I'm not a particular fan of broken chandelier crystals... or broken shards of a lamp... or someone's old used shoes... or someone's old used sardine can... but.... there are some fun finds in here...
My first find was the hot links... mmm... piled mine a mile high with jalapenos and it was lovely... This sucker got me coming back for more the next weekend...
but wait...
the next weekend... the hot link guy was not there... oh dear... oh dear... but I found a sunhat that I fell in love with... but that can wait until next weekend... all I wanted was a hot link... so off we go... to find a hot link...
off to Vicious Dogs in NoHo... which was CLOSED!!!! I hope to review that eventually... sounds amazing...
then to Skooby's... which had no hot links... but oh well... i was starving... (review coming shortly)...
anyhoo... a week passed... and back i gooo... to get my sunhat... but wait... round and round in circles (squares) i went... and the sunhat was nowhere to be found... but the hot links were there... but i wanted the sunhat... not the hotlinks!!!! arggg.... so again... i leave empty handed...
i'm still waiting to catch they guy with the sunhat i wanted...
but... my word of advice..
if you see something you want... get it while it's in front of you... cuz even though it seems that the same guys are there every single weekend... if i want it... then it disappears... *pooof*... and it's gone...
So, I've been coming here a lot. And I have to agree with most of the other reviews; great stuff, but SO DAMN OVERPRICED. Sure, I get it. It's the hipster/trendy boutique verson of a flea market, not an ACTUAL flea market. But it makes me so sad to see "vintage" tees marked up to 20+ bucks, when I know full well they only marked them up as such because they were the ones digging through the racks for the hippest stuff at the nearest Goodwill.
Knick knacks, housewares, and purses on the ground are generally decently priced, but save yourself the sadness when you're informed that cute thrift-store dress is $45 bucks and skip the clothing racks, especially the 're-fashioned' thrift store pieces that have clearly been hemmed, sewn, and re-priced for more than double what you'd be paying at a thrift store.
Also, the home furnishings are drool-worthy ... for someday. When I make a million bux. And can afford to buy a sweet desk someone found and spray painted green and jacked the price up 400%.
Ignore this 5 star review. Don't come here. Just ... don't.
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Frugal finders beware of this wealthy keeper's fair.
I have gone to this flea market nearly every Sunday, for two years. They DO have amazing stuff -- from vintage Louis Vuitton, to rattlesnake skins, to photography equipment, to shabby-chic refurbished furniture, to handmade clothing, to piles of vintage photographs. It certainly satisfies my weekend treasure-hunting instincts. I guarantee you WILL find something you simply can't live without.
That is, until the vendor states the price; the items here are exorbitantly expensive (and could be found on eBay for a fraction of the price). But it's worth a look-see, particularly in the mornings around 8:30AM.
Here's a LITTLE TRICK for bargain hunters: if you want to start negotiating at a lower price, DRESS DOWN. Forget going to this flea market dressed in your Sunday best. Rather, wear the sweatpants in which you rolled out of bed; it works for me. Last week, I looked rather homeless, and got amazing sterling cuff-links for $10.
And, finally, a SECRET to hitting the best vendors: park on Fairfax or a side street and try entering the market from the BACK GATED ENTRANCE (on Fairfax below Melrose). The BEST vendors (IMHO) are situated towards the back of the market. The third or forth vendor on the left has items you might expect to find in the Museum of Jurassic Technology. And take your first RIGHT upon entrance (and pass about 2 vendors) to visit a Native-American vendor who has collected some of the most gorgeous and chic old-America-inspired jewelry I have ever seen.
This is a fun place to browse! It is a very "hip" flea market haha. You can find all kinds of neat stuff from vintage clothing, to incredibly rare jewelry, cowboy boots, house stuff, you name it! The first time I went, my boyfriend and I found a lot of stuff ( not that we bought all of it!!) I got a cute vintage dress and a pendant watch kind of necklace that happened to match. He got a mayan calendar belt buckle from this vendor who had TONS of cool belt buckles. Second time I went with my friend, and I bought nothing. She found a really neat vintage layered necklace that had a few lockets on it for $10 bucks! I found a few things, but they were priced really high. I guess just like with vintage shopping, this is very hit and miss. Sometimes you find a lot of stuff, sometimes you don't. It depends what vendors are out.
Admission is like 5 bucks but if you print out a coupon that you can find online, show it to them and you get in for 2 bucks. This place is definitely worth checking out.
I expect the 4-star rating to jump to 5 after my forthcoming second visit.
My friends and I were novices when we visited the Melrose Flea a few weeks ago, so we started small. I bought a cute little dress for $5 and an amazing triceratops pin for $1. I was on the verge of buying a teacup and saucer for $5, but I hesitated and backed out. I wasn't ready yet. I had bargaining potential, yes, but I still had a ways to go. Also, I won't have an apartment in LA until September, so I thought I'd wait.
...I fantasize of returning to the Melrose flea market come Fall as a new woman, a confident student, a master haggler. I promised myself that I would soon be able to score outrageous deals on the cutest vintage/vintage-looking trinkets, and I will not let myself down.
Oh, and three things:
1. The band is pretty awesome. I wanted to dance every time I passed by them.
2. It can get really hot and super sunny. Wear sunscreen and a hat.
3. If you have a student ID, the entrance fee is only $1!
Be sure to bring cash, though there's a Bank Of America across the street.
If you use a student ID, you can get a discounted door ticket.
It's an awesome little place with trinkets galore. I got a pair of wing tip shoes for a buck. The selections are great and bargains are abundant. They've also got a great selection on classic novels there. There are also a lot of cheap vinyls too.
There are food vendors there including the Green Truck though I would support the school instead and buy from their food stand.
Expect to spend a few hours here.
I happened by this place as I was driving back from Fred Segal. It looked too interesting to pass up, so I decided to take a detour. I'm glad I did, you have to pay to play but it's only $2. It's kinda' like a flea market/vendor market. People selling their trash/treasure and other people selling their products, mostly handmade stuff. I picked up a really sweet copper/agate ring from this lady who slangs mostly native american adornments, dream catchers, handmade jewelry with interesting stones and leather cuffs, best find ever. Stopped by a shop owned by a Thai family and purchased some awesome earrings for $5.
There's booths where you can get brand name clothing for about half off, stuff like Fabulous, Rich and Broke. A lot of Vintage clothing, art, everything you could think of. It's like shopping at the most unique mall ever with a hodge podge of items to buy sold by interesting people from all walks of life. It's a breathe of fresh air and reminds you of LA's artsy side while you temporarily forget about the more contrived part of the city. I love it here. I'd move down to LA just so I could frequent this place weekly.
They had food and drink vendors. Wish I hadn't just eaten a nasty hotel breakfast, I would've preferred having flea market food in my belly, which looked and smelled awesome. I think they were Quein'. Whatever it was it appealed to my senses.
After brunching, come by here with a friend, your honey or alone, stroll around, buy some interesting shit, eat good food and have a refreshing Sunday in LA.
I though they were asking too much for the stuff that interested me or my wife
This is a great flea market. It has a ton of stuff. Lots of clothes, artwork, jewelry, furniture, and random shit.
The food area left something to be desired, though. A hot dog cart and a coffee cart? WTF? Maybe they usually have more variety?
I bought a wide brimmed hat because it was so damn hot and sunny. And I bought a very pretty necklace for a friend of mine who just had a baby (why should the babies get all the gifts!).
To be honest i wasn't really thatttt impressed with the trading post. My boyfriend and i would always drive by and talk about how it looked really interesting and that we needed to check it out one of these days, and this past weekend we finally did. Having to pay $2 to get in didn't really bother us and it's a fundraiser for the High School so i understood. I just wasn't too impressed with the stuff that they had within the place. All of the vendors were either stuck up or knew nothing about what they were actually selling. Half of the stuff was just junk antique crap that didn't work. But not cool junk antique stuff that doesn't work, the boring stuff. Like old rusty pins that were broken, or cheap old automatic broken cameras that even when they did work never took good pictures.
I love vintage stuff, even if it's junk, and i must say some of the vendors did have some pretty cool stuff. But it wasn't anything i couldn't find at a thrift store. There wasn't any cool one-of-a-kind handmade stuff which is what i always go for.
I also wasn't very impressed with the food selection. I wish they had more options but oh well. I just didn't eat here. It was cute that they had live music though.
I left empty handed, but that might be because i had no cash on me and didn't feel like walking across the street to the atm, haha. I'll probably pop in again sometime and browse around, but i won't have very high expectations. And i will make sure i have some cash in my wallet.
This flea market sucks! You would think that this area in LA would have great stuff but not the case.... The venders are over priced, seem crancky and don't haggle. The restrooms are disgusting. Save yourself the admission.
I love my Sunday mornings walking to the MTP. A large coffee, warm croissant with rasberry preserves, some comfy shoes and big black sunglasses- my usual breakfast and attire. This past Sunday I bought a Coach fully leather camel brown shoulder bag, with the serial number inside for 25 bucks! This place is best for pieces of furniture(negotiate!) and vintage pieces of jewelry. Eat prior because the food that is availible is mediocre. I do enjoy the live jazz band that plays including all the cultural art and statues for sale. The proceeds for entry go to Fairfax Highschool, I at least I know if I don't score on anything the football team will have nice jerseys!
This quite an amazing experience of going to this flea market.
Found some nice puter, and other antiques very cheap and good for interior home decors.
The experience of walking around is quite amazing and you can find whatever your eyes like to see.
I got quite a nice few christams gift already.
Yay....
LOVE IT! you will too.
i've bought everything from vintage lakers tanks to gold leaf earrings to dressers to candles here.
entry fee is $2. go and check it out!
great Sunday activity.
I'm glad I found this place to review. I thought it was called the Fairfax Swap Meet...
I won't say much about this place. It's not all too fun to be at when it's hot outside. It gets crowded. But have you guys heard of the Medieval Bartering System? Right, they don't have it here, but you can bargain down! And I think that was part of the MBS. No? Oh....
Well, I'll tell you what. I'm a sucker for a "hey, this looks good on you" compliment. I went with an ex-girl once, and we looked at some of their vintage digs. One was a jacket that I ended up giving away, another was another jacket that was too snug for me and seemed to have found it's way into the invisible void of nothingness (I can't find it), and a button up shirt.
My FAVORITE button-up shirt. And I bought it for only a buck. (For some reason I remember it being 25 cents, but I have a hard time believing I could've bought it for that cheap.)
Parking is a biatch, though, so shopper beware.
The variety of knick-knacks and doo-dads, combined with artwork, and a shirt that I've had many memories and plenty of use with, make this a 5-star spot.
Just came back from the Melrose Trading Post and paid nothing higher than $15. I'm satisfied with my buys-two oxidized rings, one long and beautiful stone-necklace, and a bohemian dress!
There are lots of great shops and the owners/artists are all super friendly and won't mind you digging and looking. I love jewelries so will comment a bit more about it: there are many many awesome jewelry shops! Many artists make their own necklaces and there are many unique designs at reasonable prices.
But on a summer afternoon...it's SO HOT! I brought a bottle of water and before half way through it was finished...what was a poor thirsty girl to do? well, SHOP MORE! I hid away in tents chatting with the shop owners and taking in the fun stuff each shop has to offer. And the heat was bearable. ;)
I took away one star because I was looking for some stools/chairs and disappointedly there weren't that many selections. There were many mirrors though, for those that might be interested.
Enjoy your hunt!
Today was my first day at this flea market.
Lets just say... I wish I had more money.
The place had great stuff for the young and old. The vendors are all really friendly and If you get hungry or thirsty there's a little place at the back where you can get your grub on. There's also live music while you eat. Really nice!
There's a $2 fee to get in but that's fine cause you're bound to find something you like there. Within the first few steps I was already pulling out my wallet to get stuff. I bought a bunch of jewelry and clothes, and spent $27 max. (including the fee to get in).
This place would be a hell of a lot better if you didnt have to pay to get in. If the prices of the vendors items were cute by at least 40%, and if the vendors also cut their A-Hole attitudes as well.
The reason why i keep going, their are always hot girls here and you are always guaranteed to see a celebrity here.
its hip, its trendy, its the place to be on a Sunday. Not a whole lot of junk unlike other flea markets....occasionally, celebrity spotting as well. in addition to trendy fashion, accessories & coolest handbags, there's also furnitures at a steal price!
This flea market is a fun, quaint place to browse on a Sunday afternoon. Randomly strolling through, one can find anything from old photos to furniture to vintage clothing and the occasional pair of $5 sunglasses. I've bought several items here: a belt, a bracelet, some sunglasses...most of which I have been asked "Where did you get that?"
It's a hit and miss type place. After all, it is a flea market. Yet Melrose Trading Post is a favorite place of mine to go on one of those "lazy Sundays".
I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning in Los Angeles than going to the Melrose Trading Post. Vendors are almost always friendly and willing to help you out (if they can speak English) and it's usually not too hard to haggle with many of them to get a lower price if you want one (but don't push your luck). You can get a lot for ridiculously cheap here.
Cool stalls to check out:
- Near the main entrance on Melrose there is a used CD and record vendor. The guy who runs the place is usually perched on a concrete platform a few feet above his wares, lounging back in a chair and listening to music. Ask him about ANY CD that he's selling and he's sure to give you a quick rundown of what he thinks. When you buy something he'll usually ask you to come back and tell him what you thought of it, which is nice. Recently he seems to have added DVDs to his wares, but I've never bought one from him. All the CDs I've bought from him (and I've bought plenty) have worked fine, and if you're ever unsure he's always happy to pop it into his CD player and let you listen.
- Just a little bit past the CD guy is a man who owns a relatively small record stall which has a great $1 bin (and pretty good prices on everything else). I've found a few gems in there (the best of Hall 'n Oats? Great!). Vinyl only. Most of the stuff is good quality and someitmes he's got a few rarities, plus he'll give you a slight discount if you buy more than one non-$1 record.
- Also around that area is a guy who runs what is probably one of the most expensive stalls at the market. He's a really cool guy with long blonde hair and a glass case of $45 sunglasses, but the rest of the stall is packed with his own hand-selected collection of clothes (mostly women's). If he sees you're eyeing any particular ultra-trendy piece of apparel he's usually happy to share with you some story about what he had to do to get it (apparently he does a lot of swapping of old clothing for new) or sometimes he'll just tell you a random story just because (like the time that he dropped and broke his prized Rolleiflex camera in the woods after he broke up with a girlfriend). The clothes are all expensive for the Melrose Trading Post, so if you're planning on visiting him make sure to bring maybe even a few hundred dollars (the jacket that my friend wanted from him was $120, but the man made sure to show her that same style as it appeared in the most recent issue of Nylon magazine, plus recount how they don't make that style anymore and he traded three dresses for it before the style got popular). He's also convinced that he's got the best sunglasses for sale in the entire trading post, which is probably true (though at the same time they're the most expensive).
Like cameras? There are plenty of stalls with vintage ones, most of which actually work (though make sure you check). There's also relatively cheap furniture, art, random other antiques, used books, and an assortment of other trinkets for purchase (like the bucket of 50 cent photographs--be an artist and make a collage of others' family portraits!).
VERY CREEPY STORY: on my most recent visit (which was today), I was perusing one of the used book vendors' stalls when I came across a yearbook from my freshman year of high school. I went to a tiny private school in Los Angeles. WTF? I'm wondering both why the used book store would take that on AND who they expect to buy it.
So the next time you find yourself waking up at 10 in the morning on a Sunday and wondering what to do, why not wake a few friends up to go with you to the Melrose Trading Post? Parking is easy (enter on Fairfax; the "no left turn" rule on a few streets in the neighborhood is confusing, though, so be warned and always have a plan to turn onto a side street and change direction at a moment's notice). Admission is only $2 (or $1 if you use the coupon in L.A. Weekly or if you have a student ID). Make sure you come relatively early (definitely before 1:00 but the earlier the better) or else things are mostly picked over, though you'll find great deals on stuff you can convince yourself you need no matter when you go.
I wouldn't call it a Trading Post. Can you swap things? I don't know. But I do know it's really hot and you need to wear sunscreen. And the Red Hot Chili Peppers went to school on the premises.
First thing I saw was a tent with Member's Only jackets and I knew this would be a good experience. Walked away with a FAAAANTASTIC hand-made 1950s housewife-ish yellow dress for $14 and the gypsy woman threw in the display belt for only $5. Every tent is totally unique and you'll have INTERESTING conversations with the tent workers/designers. Came across some very cool vintage records, books, china, Polaroid cameras.
There's a "food court" with hot dog, tamale and ice cream carts... and the best part... and organic, sustainable canteen food truck with falafel wraps, veggie burgers, organic pastries that runs on veggie oil.
Great place to hang on a Sunday.
I've picked up several goodies at this flea market including a vintage fan, a sewing machine, and 2 Eames-style dining chairs (maybe they're the real thing..I don't know!).
The entrance fee is maybe $2 or $3 and you can get a $1 off coupon in the LA Weekly. What is also great is that it goes until 4pm. If you're a night owl, like myself, you'll be happy to know that you can still do some bargain shopping after a late night without having to don Jackie O. sunglasses (for the safety of others). You can sleep in!
That said, the early bird does catch the worm, so it might be worth the early wake up call. I even got up early a couple of times to check things out. What I like about this flea market is the size. It's not huge and overwhelming like some (ahem, the Rose Bowl), but it's also not so small that you won't find anything good. They really do have everything. I had to stop myself from going because I just don't need anything else. I find it fun to bargain with the vendors, but the prices are fair. You'll find a lot of vintage pieces, such as furniture, home accessories, dishware, clothing, records, books, instruments (I'm still kicking myself for not buying a tamborine I saw!), etc etc. It's a fun way to spend a Sunday morning or afternoon.
Oh, and they have a snack area, because all that bargain hunting can make a shopper hungry.
One word of caution.. okay two. During the summer, it gets VERY hot, so come prepared. And of course, bring plenty of cash!
Let's just say, I get really sad when I can't make it here because of work. Trading Post...huh?...Why couldn't they call it flea market? But super great! Not a lot of junk like most flea markets , just a lot of cute stuff! Don't bring too much money, you'll spend it all. Muahahahahah.
Great place to spend a Sunday morning in LA, especially for tourists like me who want to experience something local and who love rummagin through other peoples' trinkets. Great place to pick up vintage t-shirts without payin vintage prices as you would in all those shops on melrose. I've also found some good used books here, and theres cool artwork and just crazy random shit to be found too.
if you're a college student or at least have your old student ID bring it for an admission discount.
This place is just ok. Nothing to get too excited about.
They do have a section that has a BUNCH of old 35mm film reels. So if you're looking for found footage, this is your place.
I saw Marc Jacobs here once.
Some stuff is ridiculously overpriced.
So many different things to look at! From vintage clothes, records, furnitures to... a collection of random people's photos for a dollar each? It's definitely a fun place to explore if you haven't been. Only a buck or two for an entrance fee. Remember there is a student discount!
From time to time, you'll find really great vintage items, including the high-end stuff.. but this isn't guaranteed authentic nor present every week. Make sure you invest some time and patience if you're really interested.
Also, there are a good amount of regular booths, so if you go often, it'll start losing its magic.
The last time I went, there was a small jazz band playing music throughout the most of the time I was there, which was enjoyable.
Overall, I like going to this particular flea market a lot, because every time I'll find something different.. and most likely it'll be all under $20. Expect to pay a bit more for furnitures or artworks. Call me a thrifty shopper, but why spend more at generic shops down Melrose Ave. for generic stuff when you can come here on Sundays and find something unique and quirky?
I don't tend to have too much patience when it comes to shopping for an excessive amount of time, but this place is fantastic on so many levels that I managed to blow through a solid 4 hours there. There is a strange array of goods here from old typewriters to random photographs, which makes for some very interesting shopping, but the real searching comes if you are looking for clothing.
I was shocked at the amount of super unique, hand crafted apparel alongside mainstream brands being sold on the cheap. You have to love a place where you can grab a cardigan, a few books, and KISS's live album on vinyl. Most importantly, proceeds from this weekly event, go to Fairfax High School where the event is held. If you ask me, anything we can do to support education and good ole consumerism at the same time is A-OK with me!
What?! $95 for a poster of Steinlen's Tourne du Chat Noir?! Even though the black frame has greyed and the glass cover is obviously plastic and heavily scratched!?!
But I forgive you for your plenty of homemade, oversized jewelries and typewriters Kerouac himself would have been proud to use with his 120-foot scroll. Kudos on promising selections of tees and vintage chelsea boots. Lovely film noir prints and the snazziest Clockwork Orange poster.
If you love flea markets with a conscience (it's actually a fundraiser for a high school, so $2 admission fee), and if you love shopping for kitsch and bargain and vogue and everything in-between, this place is the shit!
Expect the unexpected there! Bring cash and it's a great time, also art fans will also find some great local artists creating amazing work. Got myself a couple original oil paintings for my apartment yesterday. Definitely will be back!
Melrose Trading Post is one of my favorite flea markets in the entire world. Every time I visit LA, I come here and buy at least 20 things. In anticipation of the flea market, I pack light so I have room for everything on the way home.
If you're looking for trendy clothing, you can't beat this place. They have a huge selection of boots, purses and jewelry. I always find great jewelry here for very reasonable prices. Something you might see in stores for $50 is about $10 at this flea market. They also have a bunch of off-beat items. I really wanted this wooden duck that a guy had fashioned out of a log, but I knew in my heart it wasn't a practical purchase. There are also lots of cool paintings here -- I don't know where they get them. Mostly everyone can be bargained with here.
Don't visit LA without coming here!
I loved walking around this place! Not only were there great bargains and rare items to buy but there were also some very interesting people to stare at. You could definitely spot some celeb types trying to look like regular civilians in the mix. My head was on a swivel because of all the beautiful babies in short skirts and oversized sun glasses. I ended up spending about $75 on various trinkets before my flu symptoms fully kicked in causing me to spend the next 3 days in bed. Great shopping on Melrose nearby but a seriously lack of parking anywhere!
So many scores, so little regrets!
This is one of my fave Sunday things to do. In fact whenever someone starts to complain about how overpriced furniture is in LA and how they can't ever find anything cool I quickly stick a ballgag in their mouth, tie them up, throw them in my trunk and take them here! Sure they are mad at first, but once inside they are stoked at all of the neat things you can score.
My best friend found her awesome coffee table here plus a HUGE wine rack for $1. My other friend found stellar veentage wall sconses for a mere $10 and I found one of the coolest prints to date here for a mere $20...FRAMED! Not to mention all of the awesome vintage purse and dress scores here!
It's like any flea market in the hit or miss field, but you will always have a neat time here checking out stuff and it's never so packed that you feel the need to go postal. Save that for the Rose Bowl and let me know what time you plan on going so i can avoid it that day ;)
Enjoy and happy hunting!
I don't shop. I hunt. And this is one of my favorite hunting grounds (don't worry - no animals or people are harmed when I hunt....just my bank account).
A lot of my vintage/thrift store finds never make it out of my closet because I buy and then do a 'what the hell was I thinking'...but all my finds from MTP have not only been worn/enjoyed an almost inappropriate amount of times, but they are all in my No-Fail/Top Ten category.
They have tons of stuff but I just focus on the clothes and accessories. I've found a couple really cool tees, cute vintage tops/dresses, awesome jewelry (which is a task in the summer because the sun makes anything metal super hot), and sweet shades.
If you're into the hunt for fun/unique clothes, prepare for MTP to become a Sunday tradition.
Every Sunday from 8-3pm Fairfax High has a street fair/flea market it is AWESOME! you can find an old typewriter or get furniture from ziggy the hipster (which I have bought some) or get some handmade bags or find some cute vintage jewelry.
I bought a lot of my vintage art from a dealer who only comes once a month. he calls each time he comes - its awesome.
there's a band that plays, and a little snack area. there's this one area that sells only belt buckles lol.
really random stuff, but you can find some really great and interesting things here. its cash only but there's a b of a across the street :) parking is kind of difficult but try the residential streets and take a stroll. entrance is $2
Now, maybe it's because I am Dutch and come from a country where we don't have markets like this (to begin with we don't have the weather) but I love this place.
For me this is a great way to start my Sunday.... Absolutely love to go there early in the morning and get the best deals. Yes, I am talking good deals after bargaining.
Yep, some stuff is overpriced but all the more fun when you walk away with a great purchase after using your bargaining skills to the max.
Love the place.
It's...okay. I liked it a lot more before I'd been to the bigger ones like the Rose Bowl and saw that this area did have flea markets with more selection and pretty good prices. Of course, unlike the Rose Bowl, when you go to Melrose you know all that money you saved thrift shopping will come in handy when you drop by the supercute (but EXPENSIVE!) boutiques/bruncheries on 3rd after.
This is a pretty good little flea market!!! I come here every chance I get and each time I have come I end up walking out with a little something something!!! Of course like all flea markets, the early bird gets the worm!!! They have added alot of new vendors but I still think it's to small to charge 2 bucks for admission. I like that they have a live jazz band playing over by the hot dog cart, it really gives the place that whole Sunday at the park feel!!! You can really find some really good deals on things but some vendors can be a little snobby and wont want to wheel and deal with you on a cheaper price!!! This place is no rose bowl flea market but, it still satisfies my antique hunting addiction!!!
Neighborhood: Downtown
Category: Shopping
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Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment
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Category: Antiques
Neighborhood: Echo Park
Category: Women's Clothing
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment
Hey! Curvy Chicks Need Clothes Too :) These…
It's because you made your outfit your own…
sometimes i go out, find something i like, and…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
Shopping is seriously one of my favorite hobbies.…
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