Flea Market

BuddyLee · Apr 12, 2005

Ever notice how the one in Mechanicsville is 95% junk. I went there last Saturday and got a few small items but the bulk (plump and fresh produce set aside) of the goods (if you want to call them that) were flat out...well...trash. Thoughts? Experiences?

huntr1 · Apr 12, 2005

Even the produce sucks there. I have bought produce from Gardiner's Produce (they're the big stand that runs one entire side of the produce section) a number of times, but it never fails to be 1/2 rotten (or more) once you get past the top layer in the bag. I have learned my lesson. Now I only buy my produce from the stalls at the library.

BuddyLee · Apr 12, 2005

huntr1 said:
Even the produce sucks there. I have bought produce from Gardiner's Produce (they're the big stand that runs one entire side of the produce section) a number of times, but it never fails to be 1/2 rotten (or more) once you get past the top layer in the bag. I have learned my lesson. Now I only buy my produce from the stalls at the library.

Good thing I don't like fruits and vegies. They looked especially fresh when I walked past them but I did not take a close look.

vraiblonde · Apr 12, 2005

BuddyLee said:
Ever notice how the one in Mechanicsville is 95% junk.

What's even funnier is how many people turn out to buy that crap.

Bogart · Apr 12, 2005

I assume the merchandise is either counterfeit or stolen.

911Carrera · Apr 13, 2005

BuddyLee said:
Ever notice how the one in Mechanicsville is 95% junk. I went there last Saturday and got a few small items but the bulk (plump and fresh produce set aside) of the goods (if you want to call them that) were flat out...well...trash. Thoughts? Experiences?

I go to flea markets all the time. Charlotte Hall, Washington D.C., D.C. Flea etc.

It depends on what you are looking for. You can get some excellent deals even at the Farmers Market in Charlotte Hall. You just have to be willing to spend some time looking and know where to look.

Here's a rule of thumb... 98% of the stuff at a flea market I wouldn't want even if the person gave it to me for free. Just keep walking on by.

There are no set prices.... Make offers (cash) for the things you want.

You would be surprised at what you can find.

Good luck!

mAlice · Apr 13, 2005

One man's junk is another man's treasure.

I go once or twice a year and stroll around. I've picked up a few things there. My favorite find was a mortar and pestle, new. Paid a buck for it.

huntr1 · Apr 13, 2005

I need to go to it because I need to find casters for an iron bed. These aren't y our normal casters. Instead of a threaded shaft that goes into a 3/16 hole in the bottom of the leg, I need the type with a 1" or so spring loaded disk that seals the entire bottom of the leg. As far as I know, nobody makes reproduction ones.

dustin · Apr 13, 2005

I just love strolling by the leopard print blankets and leather ball caps!

Magnum · Apr 13, 2005

huntr1 said:
I need to go to it because I need to find casters for an iron bed. These aren't y our normal casters. Instead of a threaded shaft that goes into a 3/16 hole in the bottom of the leg, I need the type with a 1" or so spring loaded disk that seals the entire bottom of the leg. As far as I know, nobody makes reproduction ones.

Might try Gem Specialties in Clinton. It's a nut and bolt shop but I think they might be able to get or make what you need.

Magnum · Apr 13, 2005

I like the Bluegrass Shack!!!

pixiegirl · Apr 13, 2005

Speaking of produce... Where is the best place to get local produce around the Mechanicsville area? I was very disappointed by that stand on the southbound side of Rt 5 between Charolette Hall and Mechanicsville. I went to buy apples last fall hoping they'd be local and they had stickers from Washington State on them. Boo Hiss... I really like Cherry Hill Farms in PG but I'm not going all the way there anymore.

Magnum · Apr 13, 2005

pixiegirl said:
Speaking of produce... Where is the best place to get local produce around the Mechanicsville area? I was very disappointed by that stand on the southbound side of Rt 5 between Charolette Hall and Mechanicsville. I went to buy apples last fall hoping they'd be local and they had stickers from Washington State on them. Boo Hiss... I really like Cherry Hill Farms in PG but I'm not going all the way there anymore.

I drive past that almost everyday. There are rumors that the farm has been sold, I saw one of the site developement signs up a few months back. Dang stupi MFER'S coming in F'in up anything and everything they can get their F'n hands on. Stupid little SH!T heads need to go F up some other place. Got so bad by my house now I hear F'n Dozers at 10 at night, Going to wind up driving me crazy. See all the land I grew up with gone so some dumb a$$ can have some High dollar house. :deadhorse

huntr1 · Apr 13, 2005

pixiegirl said:
Speaking of produce... Where is the best place to get local produce around the Mechanicsville area? I was very disappointed by that stand on the southbound side of Rt 5 between Charolette Hall and Mechanicsville. I went to buy apples last fall hoping they'd be local and they had stickers from Washington State on them. Boo Hiss... I really like Cherry Hill Farms in PG but I'm not going all the way there anymore.

If you're talking about the one at the library, that is the best place locally. However, both McKays and Food Lion buy a surprising amount of their produce from local farms. Not much in the way of apple orchards locally. In fact, the peach orchard on 231 has shut down.

pixiegirl · Apr 13, 2005

huntr1 said:
If you're talking about the one at the library, that is the best place locally. However, both McKays and Food Lion buy a surprising amount of their produce from local farms. Not much in the way of apple orchards locally. In fact, the peach orchard on 231 has shut down.

Not the one at the library the one that's just a little south of that. Wood's Produce I think.

huntr1 · Apr 13, 2005

pixiegirl said:
Not the one at the library the one that's just a little south of that. Wood's Produce I think.

Never been there. Library is just too convenient for me.

Chasey_Lane · Apr 13, 2005

huntr1 said:
I need to go to it because I need to find casters for an iron bed. These aren't y our normal casters. Instead of a threaded shaft that goes into a 3/16 hole in the bottom of the leg, I need the type with a 1" or so spring loaded disk that seals the entire bottom of the leg. As far as I know, nobody makes reproduction ones.

Had I known, I would have given you two sets.

huntr1 · Apr 13, 2005

Chasey_Lane said:
Had I known, I would have given you two sets.

Well CHIT! What'd you do with them?
Just got the bed a couple weeks ago. Need the wheels to raise the bed height a little so I can use a trundle under it.

DoWhat · Apr 13, 2005

huntr1 said:
Need the wheels to raise the bed height a little so I can use a trundle under it.

Nothing wrong with putting things up on blocks.
Happens a lot around theses here parts.

fttrsbeerwench · Apr 13, 2005

elaine said:
One man's junk is another man's treasure.

I go once or twice a year and stroll around. I've picked up a few things there. My favorite find was a mortar and pestle, new. Paid a buck for it.

Hey I bought that same one too!! I love it! can't beat cheap and functional...

I agree that the Farmer's Market has become quite crappy. I mean half of that stuff has been in those buildings for YEARS!!..I did buy my kiddos a little basketball hoop from Little Tykes for 8 bucks last year..
I prefer yard sales, better tools, nicer looking play clothes for the kids. Last week I nearly passed one when a picture caught my eye. I screamed for my mom to stop(nearly causing a coronary) and for $5 bucks....I got a framed print of my favorite painting..
WOOHOO!! Midsummers Eve by Edward Robert Hughes. I was happy!

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