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Flea market

A flea market is a recurring open-air or indoor market where many sellers offer secondhand, vintage, antique and sometimes new goods. Unlike a makers market, resale is normal. Flea markets usually have lower booth fees and looser rules, and shoppers expect to browse and bargain.

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About flea market.

Also called: swap meet, swap-meet, open-air market, antique market.

Organizers often rent outdoor lots or covered halls by the space. Vendors range from regular sellers to people clearing out their homes.

Sales tax still applies to most sales, and many states ask flea market operators to track vendors. See the permits pages for your state.

Flea markets rely on repeat traffic. A steady day and time builds a loyal base of shoppers and sellers.

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