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Vintage Linens.  These can always be found and they’re usually priced very reasonably.  You can use them as they were meant to be used or make them into something new like this vintage linen pillow by Ella Claire.

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Tool Caddies.  I see these all the time at flea markets.  Most are vintage metal or wood caddies but take a look at this one I found at Paris Flea Market!  Love how they used the old spindle and left it all chippy.

Hardware.  Vintage door knobs, handles, hinges, etc. for your latest home DIY project if you’re updating an old fixer upper or repurpose them into something else.

• Vintage Doorknob Photo Holder
• Doorknob Hanger

Food.  Most of these events have amazing food vendors with specialty dishes.  I almost always find some type of pie!  These are from an amazing Mennonite bakery that always sells at Antique Alley.  We try to eat one of each flavor before the weekend is over.  Haven’t made it yet.  I highly recommend the apricot!

Crates.  If you’ve seen my flea market set up you know I use vintage crates all the time in my displays.  Here’s how I made this vintage crate jewelry display.

Typewriters.  I’ve seen a huge variety in vintage typewriters.  Most of the cost difference depends on the condition.  A few years ago I bought a typewriter that had a lot of wear for $20.  I use it to decorate for Halloween.

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Lockers.  These are big pieces but I see large lockers all the time for under $100.  Imagine having a locker for each of your kids in your mud room!  Paint them to match your decor or leave them gray and rusty.

Wire Baskets.  I almost made this a part of the previous item and called it “Lockers and Locker Baskets”.  But there are a lot more kinds of wire baskets that you’ll find.

Ideas.  This is a trick answer and something that you don’t even have to pay for.  Even if you don’t buy anything at a vintage flea market you’ll be inspired to go home and redecorate your living room or paint that old piece of furniture in your garage.

Here are a few more books with lots more ideas for you!

If you enjoyed this post you’ll probably like reading these, too:

• 25 Things You Should ALWAYS Buy at Thrift Stores
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• My 10 Favorite Flea Market Videos

I hope you enjoyed reading my list.  Thanks for reading and let me know what you always buy at vintage flea markets!

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‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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