FLEA MARKET

WHAT IS A FLEA MARKET???

A flea market (or swap meet) is a type of street market that provides space for vendors to sell previously-owned
(second-hand) merchandise. This type of market is often seasonal. However, in recent years there has been the
development of 'formal' and 'casual' markets[5] which divides a fixed-style market (formal) with long-term leases
and a seasonal-style market with short-term leases. Consistently, there tends to be an emphasis on sustainable
consumption whereby items such as used goods, collectibles, antiques and vintage clothing can be purchased.

Flea market vending is distinguished from street vending in that the market alone, and not any other public
attraction, brings in buyers. There are a variety of vendors: some part-time who consider their work at flea
markets a hobby due to their possession of an alternative job; full-time vendors who dedicate all their time to
their stalls and collection of merchandise and rely solely from the profits made at the market.[5] Vendors require
skill in following retro and vintage trends, as well as selecting merchandise which connects with the culture and
identity of their customers.

In the United States, the National Association of Flea Markets was established in 1997, which provides various
resources for sellers, suppliers and buyers and also provides a means for suppliers and sellers to communicate
and form affiliations.
 WHAT IS A FLEA MARKET???
A flea market (or swap meet) is a type of street market that provides space for vendors to sell previously-owned
(second-hand) merchandise. This type of market is often seasonal. However, in recent years there has been the
development of 'formal' and 'casual' markets[5] which divides a fixed-style market (formal) with long-term leases
and a seasonal-style market with short-term leases. Consistently, there tends to be an emphasis on sustainable
consumption whereby items such as used goods, collectibles, antiques and vintage clothing can be purchased.

Flea market vending is distinguished from street vending in that the market alone, and not any other public
attraction, brings in buyers. There are a variety of vendors: some part-time who consider their work at flea
markets a hobby due to their possession of an alternative job; full-time vendors who dedicate all their time to
their stalls and collection of merchandise and rely solely from the profits made at the market.[5] Vendors require
skill in following retro and vintage trends, as well as selecting merchandise which connects with the culture and
identity of their customers.

In the United States, the National Association of Flea Markets was established in 1997, which provides various
resources for sellers, suppliers and buyers and also provides a means for suppliers and sellers to communicate
and form affiliations.