Flea Market Trip | cool antique finds, ridiculous prices, and new thrift spots

#thrifting #furnitureshopping #thriftingfurniture #fleamarket #salvationarmy #habitatforhumanityrestore #newapartment #portlandmaine #moving #goodwill

Maybe I'm just too picky for the things I'm looking for but I've been in my apartment for three months and I'm still trying to furnish it.

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[djsnwis]

This is my favorite type of video!! It's fun watching you digging through the treasures for the perfect item. Hope to see more, and see you buy some furniture.

[tonileekingery]

I love how accurate this video is because thrifting around southern Maine is hard! I love the goodwill by the Maine mall for furniture and the goodwill outlet in Gorham. Sopo is great overall too! Also been to a good one on the border in NH, plus no sales tax 😂

[DebbiePearce-xq]

Try Nestled on Cottage in South Portland, and also Cherished Possessions in Portland. Both have lovely things at reasonable prices.

[cantocant]

There is something about striking out at the thrift stores that feels so deep, lol!! I'm never disappointed at a retail store but Goodwill? Oh the disappointment!!

[Whocares]

You should visit The Willows in Mechanic Falls! Huge flea market. ❤

[r.leahperez]

They are called candlesticks. And I do like the pair of candlesticks you found. I love brass candlesticks! Thank you for sharing 😊

[kejane]

Sunday Town (south portland - right next to Nestled)
Heirloom Consignment (south portland)
Cabot Mill Antiques (brunswick)
Topsham Goodwill

[lindaroyal]

Tip #1 - always have cash when thrifting, flea market & yard sales. I take various amounts, distributed in different pockets. Big bills, in purse, $5's in front left pocket, 1's in right pocket. It's easier to haggle when you have cash. If you haggle down to a 5 you don't want to pull out a 10 and ask for change. If someone wants $7, you can pull out a $5 and say this is what I have, many times they accept it.
Tip #2 - measurements - I have all my measurements on 3 x5 cards, rooms, windows, furniture pieces. I have a few cards with color swatches.
Tip #3 - even if it's in an antique shop, with a sticker, you can ask, is this the best you can do for this piece? If it's $400, offer $300, you never know, if it's been there awhile or they paid less and still can make a profit, they might accept it. Always be polite and respectful.

[amiepollard]

Did you go to the Kennebunk restore or Portland?
I got so excited when you went to the Arundal flea market/antique store- I love that place!

[debracav]

Have you tried Den of Antiquities on Rt 302, Windham? There is also My sisters Garage in Windham- check out websites to see if either place is your jam.

[lanamichalski]

Have you looked on Facebook Marketplace?