Tried and True: The flea market

Last weekend when coming back from a friend's birthday party just on the border of France and Switzerland we ran into (actually drove past and turned back around to attend) a Flohmarkt in Fluh! Now these flea markets are HUGE in Switzerland (and in Germany as well) and are quite easy to find in many towns and villages. They are often repeating weekly, if not daily. In Basel alone there is the Bicycle Market at Petersplatz, the Food and Plant Market at Marktplatz and the Antique and Goods Market at Barfusserplatz and more!

Also, much like the American garage sale there are more local sales where individuals set up a table to sell their goods. Most of the time these occur on Sundays. Keep your eyes open and you'll surely find one near you!

My daughter was most pleased with her latest purchase in Fluh - an old-fashioned rocking horse. Tried and true a wonderful toy for only a few swiss franks!

It's just wonderful to be able to help someone get rid of their junk and at the same time turn it into something "new". Happy flea marketing! Reuse and Enjoy!