The name Flea Market was coined in France from "Marche aux Puces" which means "market of fleas" because the old furniture and clothes for sale were sometimes infested with fleas.
But the concept of a central area where all manner of tradespeople could sell items goes back further in history.
Today Flea Markets are sometimes also called Swap Meets, Trade Days, Peddlers Fair, Trading Center, Flea Emporium, etc...
Selling at a Flea Market is a great low cost way for new businesses to get out in the market place as an outlet to test products at low cost.
Flea markets are also great for people to make money if they
have a business minded spirit. Artists can also sell and showcase their art
there.
In the current economy flea markets have become much more popular for people
and antique collectors looking to save money and find bargains. On a nice day you can find some flea
markets that are packed full of people just like or even more than at a retail
mall.
Popular flea markets have become a destination for tourists from out of town
and also for local residents who need something to do on the weekends.
The americanfleas.com flea markets listing is free and is continually updated with new
listings.
There is a
Bookstore with ebooks related to Flea Markets and Crafts.
Some markets come and go without telling anybody. Some markets are new and have not been checked or verified. So call their phone number if you plan to drive there.
