The Official Directory to U.S. Flea Markets, 4th Edition [Paperback]

Kitty Werner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 1994

State-by-state and town-by-town alphabetical listings for 800 flea markets nationwide, directions for reaching them, days and hours of operation, admission and parking fees, and types of merchandise available are just some of the features of the book that's become the bargain-hunter's bible.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The bargain-hunter's bible . . . The best way to find flea markets--and find out all there is to know about them--is with this definitive directory."
--Antiques Gazette --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Who doesn't adore flea markets? As far as I'm concerned, there are never enough of them. Don't be surprised if you find me stopping in your neighborhood at the garage sale down the street! I could be looking for vintage Barbies, Beatles lunch boxes and Limoges boxes, or any number of other treasures. Granted, those garage sales often have very slim pickings -- someone once told me that one woman's junk is -- another woman's junk as well. That's why I like to go to the more organized antiques and collectibles flea markets whenever I can -- and definitely when I'm on vacation. Without OFFICIAL DIRECTORY TO U.S. FLEA MARKETS, I wouldn't have any idea where to head when I get the flea market urge on my trips around the country. Kitty Werner loves the markets even more than I do -- you can't imagine her joy when she finds a new one; I usually get a phone call that's bubbling over with enthusiasm. She works really hard in keeping up to date with openings and closings, and we spend a lot of time making sure the markets she includes are genuine flea markets -- not jumped-up "malls."

Let us know if you find a great new flea market -- you can contact Kitty through me!

--Randy Ladenheim-Gil, Editor, House of Collectibles --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: House of Collectibles; 4th edition (April 2, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876379250
• ISBN-13: 978-0876379257
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,018,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not enough of a directory for a dealer., June 29, 1998

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[e-mail] (Crystal River FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Official Directory to U.S. Flea Markets: Sixth Edition (6th ed) (Paperback)

For such a current edition there are so many flea markets that are not listed showing any detail. Most of the flea markets are listed under "other" which only gives name, address and phone number. A dealer needs the detailed information. I have three directories which are 2 to 3 years old which give much more. I thought I would shop for something current. This was my first purchase with Amazon and reluctantly have to return the book and eat the S & H. Oh well, is it back to the local bookstore? I guess it's only fair to give some examples of what's lacking. Washington state: only one market is listed with details (Puget Park); Prosser - that only runs one w/e in Sept; and Tacoma Dome Antique and Collectible Sale is really not a true flea mkt and it only runs three times a year. The two big markets which run year around are listed in "other" giving only address and phone number (Kent[Seattle]and Tacoma {Starlight]) In the chapter for the state of Georgia there are ten markets listed in detail of which four have "antiques" in the flea market name and there are 146 markets listed under "other" which give only name, address and phone number. I can find these shortcomings in any state that I've have worked and glad to comment further at your request.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Guide to Flea Markets, October 4, 2001

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R. Generazzo (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Official Directory to U.S. Flea Markets (Official Guide to Us Flea Markets, 7 ed) (Paperback)

Everyone should have this book. This book is the quintessential guide to flea markets. It contains every flea market imaginable around the country. My wife and I are avid collectors and we use it regularly every weekend when we travel the country going to flea markets.