Finding Flea Markets In Your Area
by: Jared Mason
Over the last several years the flea market and swap meets have become as American
as apple pie. According to a recent issue of Swap Meet magazine, over 600 such functions
are being held on a regular basis. Most of these are weekend affairs, but more and
more are operating every day of the week.
The biggest flea market of them all is the monthly affair held on the grounds of
the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Over 40,000 people attend this function, with over 2000
"dealers " selling their wares. Another giant of the circuit is the one
held each week in San Jose - the famous San Jose Flea Market. It isn't unusual
for 25,000-30,000 people to visit this great function each and every day, rain or
shine. It is so popular and profitable for the "dealers" that nearly 50%
of the spaces are rented on a permanent basis. At times there is a one or two year
waiting list to get a permanent space.
Practically any item imaginable can be - and is - sold at these affairs. Your author
has visited several, and talked to hundreds of dealers. The overall average NET
INCOME seems to be around $175 per day. Some of the so-called "smart" people are
earning as much as $600 per day. Most of the people sell two days per week, while
some travel and sell four and five days a week.
Source:articlecity.com
