Flea market finds.

Discussion in 'General Survival and Preparedness' started by Oddcaliber, Feb 18, 2018.


  1. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    Just got home from a nice day at a flea market. Found quite a bit of useful stuff. Among the tools I got also found a nice pair of boots, a cover for my helmet and a Bianchi M-12 holster! Grabbed an ammo can at Walmart too.
     
  2. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    All I mostly find at flea markets....are fleas. I must stop going to dog shows.

    Congrats on your finds, oddcaliber. (y)
     
  3. Seepalaces

    Seepalaces Monkey+++

    I'm with Chel. I mostly agree with the original owner's decision to toss things.
     
  4. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    I mostly find stuff that could be used in a damned good project. Only problem is I never get around to that project.
     
  5. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    That is the essence of prparedness....
    when the project appears, the tools and matèrials are ready! ;)
     
  6. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    This is one of the better flea markets. But it's in Kiln Mississippi!
     
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  7. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    Thanks for your encouragement for my quest to continue my project awareness. (y)
     
  8. Seacowboys

    Seacowboys Senior Member Founding Member

    I always enjoyed first Monday in Ripley, Mississippi but the Jockey Lot in Andersonville, SC is unbelievable.
     
  9. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    Quite a good market of fleas in Tucson this weekend, i never knew there was so much crap, and that I needed it! Lol
    Picked up a 4 pound ball peen hammer head, a few Mexican socket sets, 2 spanners, and several hooked carpet blades. Also picked up about 10 pounds of nice treated cow hide leather for a few projects I know I have lined up later on!
    We love our flea markets
     
  10. Tempstar

    Tempstar Monkey+++

    All I ever see is new crap and outdated clothes around here.
     
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  11. fedorthedog

    fedorthedog Monkey+++

    Its all where you go. I have a retirement commintu no far from me that has a town gagrage sale twice a year. I have picked up a bunch of well maintained stuff at a good price.
     
  12. Altoidfishfins

    Altoidfishfins Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    Haven't been to the Tanque Verde Swap Meet ever since they moved it from Tanque Verde Road to Alvernon.
     
  13. azrancher

    azrancher Monkey +++

    You should see the one in Sierra Vista, it looks like trash hunters have set up permanent residence, they are semi-permanent tent structures, with their vehicles attached. Is it the same way at the Alvernon Swap meet?

    Rancher
     
  14. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    Hey now! That's in my scrounging area! LOL
    But recently been looking at some in Pontchatoula...usually find some good items. Need to get back out to Lafayette as well. Come to think of it, there are some nice shops just outside of Gulf Shores, AL, too.
     
  15. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    Do they still have that one in Mobile...IIRC at the fair grounds? Top of a hill just north of a small surplus shop?
     
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  16. Seacowboys

    Seacowboys Senior Member Founding Member

    yes,I found a brass armadillo and a onxy elephant there today
    and a saxaphone
     
  17. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    I'm sure you'd look hip in 70's flared pants, a puce floral paisley shirt, and blue suede brothel creepers....:ROFLMAO:
     
  18. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    Might as well throw in a green velvet bowler with a feather in it to complete the ensemble. ;)
     
  19. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    Any feather boas you find, you can throw my way.... ; )
     
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  20. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Mai, Look me up then.
     
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