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Misspelled eBay Treasures

Decorating on a Dime, Flea Markets, Pawn Shops, Tag Sell It

Shopping on eBay is an online adventure through the world of auctioned treasures. Unless you’re looking for something ultra-rare, chances are you’ll find a number of items that match your search criteria. But have you ever tried to really capitalize on someone’s unintentional mistake by searching for an item that could be misspelled? Take Pez […]

LEVIS Big E have Vintage Value

Consignment Shops, Estate Sales, Flea Markets, Garage Sales, Tag Sell It, Thrift Style

Have you ever wondered why some Levi’s apparel has a capital “E” and why others have a lower-case “e” on their tags? The Tab with LEVI’S (also known as “Big E”) means that your jeans are from before 1971. Want to know another secret? If your jeans have a buckle and strap on the back of […]

For the Flea Market Fanatic, An iPhone Case

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Ok, this is how you know you’re a real Flea Market Fanatic, you have a Flea Market iPhone case. Yep, it’s for real and it’s pretty cool. We found this on Society6, a new kind of online shop taking all the hip graphics you see on the web and creating these as products (iPhone […]

LIC Flea & Food

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Starting June 15th 2013 and running every weekend this summer, Long Island City plays home to the newest flea and food market in New York City. LIC Flea & Food invites you to come enjoy some great eats, find a hidden treasure in the market, discover new artists and great local vendors all while taking in breathtaking […]

What’s it worth?

Consignment Shops, Decorating on a Dime, Estate Sales, Flea Markets, Garage Sales, Pawn Shops, Tag Sell It

Be it an attic, basement or garage, chances are you have some items that may hold more value than you think – or less. Have you ever considered checking out what they’re worth? Earlier this week the Today Show aired a short segment called “What’s it Worth?” Members of the Today Show brought in some […]

Become a Millionaire by Shopping Garage Sales

Consignment Shops, Decorating on a Dime, Estate Sales, Flea Markets, Garage Sales, Pawn Shops, Tag Sell It, Thrift Style

So how does one become a “Garage Sale Millionaire?” Our own Aaron LaPedis, AKA “The Garage Sale Millionaire” shares his tips: EDUCATE YOURSELF: Reality TV is not always reality, BUT, shows like Antiques Roadshow and Pawn Stars can still be good teaching mechanisms in that you can learn what items are in demand and how the experts appraise them. Become an […]