Flea Markets

In Southern California, flea markets are big business. The long-running Rose Bowl Flea Market is a local institution, and pop-up markets in other cities have created something of a pocket weekend industry for antiquers, clothes hounds, and crafters. On a sizzling hot day in July, a huge new...

Saturday was my first yard sale day of the season, and there were tons on Cape Cod -- no surprise for Memorial Day weekend. But I've been a dedicated yard seller for at least the past 15 years, and had an interaction today that I've never had before.I found a pair of prints that I liked, one priced...

Once upon a time, amusement parks were simple. Their sole measure of success was how fun they were, and as long as they continued to update the rides, minimize food poisoning, and keep their admission prices from becoming too insane, they were almost guaranteed a steady influx of visitors. Over...

This is it, friends,the kickoff of the season. It's just before 7AM as I write this post, the sun is glaring in my face here on Cape Cod, and my yard sale shopping companion is five minutes from a shower. Life is good. If you're going out on the circuit this morning, I'd love to hear from you. If...