Thrifting Hidden Antiques & Vintage at Giant Flea Market!

We're flying through the huge Louisvile Flea Market, and we've got the bargain fare! This vast convention center tucks junk dealers, antique resellers and people unloading storage units between booths of more pedestrian fare, and we're here to pick thrift-store priced vintage goods we can take west to our next antique show.

The promoter told us to shop up front where more antique dealers are set up...so we immediately go to the back instead! This is where things can be giveaway priced...we find Eastern Airlines first class stemware for 25 cents each, pick a fun velvet painting, 1930s shaker sets, antique shaving mugs and vintage postcards (total spend $17, retail value $75), and score authentic 1950s Seminole dolls for $5/each! These prices make thrift stores look expensive.

Then we head up front, where the regular antique and vintage resellers are hidden among the soap, food and new import junk dealers! We seek them out for better bargains on better merchandise, and are rewarded with everything from a neon bar sign (at half of retail price) to a handsome pair of antique cast iron bookends. We get to see a lot of fun things along the way (vintage comics, a good pottery dealer and a generalist who sells us a cool 1950s battery operated car), and talk to a man with 40 years experience selling old model kits and the like.

Our cart is full by the end, we won't be able to check this in our baggage so it's a good thing we have the car to take it all home! Thrift store prices at a big flea market make this a venue we'll return to in the future.

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[janetpogue]

I am too good of a friend to bring attention to your calling koalas, pandas.
🐼 🐨 😮

[chriswitt]

I think the best bet for getting unusual items and good deals is still your estate sales

[barbarareed]

This is a really enjoyable video. No loud music and no crowds. Tons of usable information on items.

[joantrainor]

Once again, you have given me a wonderful virtual vacation. Thanks!

[janetpogue]

😅 Just got to like, THE
"various - what - ever - things." 😂 Nice phrase, George.

[silverstatepicks]

Ahh you finally got a pickers best friend....a wagon!! Save the receipt for taxes, love the video.

[WisconsinBeckster]

Your comment about the 6 miles per gallon Winnebago cracked me up! 😆

[doriwilson]

My aunt had a lot of beautiful squash blossom designed jewelry necklaces and bracelets. With rings to complete the sets. When she passed my cousin inherited and she proudly wears them

[autumnharbison]

It was so nice meeting you at this show! I got a great deal on the Kentucky Bicentennial print I picked up.

[lauradotson]

It is so refreshing to see yi exhibit kindness always! We dont seem to be relating well as a society at present! Thank you for all of your knowledge as well! so very interesting!!!

[janetpogue]

Wow! You are doing a blitz this week ! Thank you, George 🎉 Now I'm streaching out to watch !

[megansfo]

So much stuff! That yellow and orange flower lamp has to be from the early 70s, when yellows and oranges along with white and brightly polished brass was popular. 🌺

[janetpogue]

I heard the notification but was getting my granddaughter off to bed. Which can get a bit drawnout 😂

[conniemoney]

I have bought 2 lady head vases with the arm missing or otherwise damaged and I decorate them with broken jewelry. Making one beautiful item out of broken pieces.

[cecoya]

How cool this flea market is. That is what they used to be back in the 80s here but not anymore sadly. Thanks for letting me come with you on this trip. You have a great day and safe travels

[redarrow]

FYI: Naomi Judd's mama was named Pauline. Great video (as usual), Thank you

[stephenholmes]

Great show and now you are an official dealer because you have a cart!! lol

[laraemitchell]

I really enjoy these big indoor shows. Especially since they are beyond my ability to endure them myself. (Sucks to get old). But it’s especially great to go along with you and have the benefit of your narrative. Thank you and Xeno for sharing with us!

[elizabethparkhurst]

Hysterical when you said the ones you blew up with firecrackers!! Painted such a mid west picture with that comment!

[dorisbern]

Wild George. I had an absolute crack up over this gigantic mall. I really enjoyed this. Can you cut some fantastic articles? Thank you for this great adventure.
Be safe and travel on.😊😊😊😊😊