Flea Market Tips – Sacramento Flea Markets

Antique Mall Near Me: How to Find the Best Ones

Michael Kahn — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:08:19 +0000

Finding a quality antique mall near you requires knowing where to look, what separates good malls from mediocre ones, and how to shop them effectively. Antique malls house dozens to hundreds of independent dealers under one roof, offering more variety than single-owner shops but requiring different shopping strategies. This guide covers how to locate antique ...

How to Price Antiques and Collectibles for Sale

Michael Kahn — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:51:09 +0000

Antiques Roadshow features exceptional pieces with exceptional values. They don’t represent typical flea market inventory. The “$50,000 painting” segment doesn’t mean your painting is valuable. TV selects for drama, not reality. Pricing from Sentimental Value Grandma’s beloved teacup has family meaning but standard market value. Buyers don’t pay for your memories. Price based on what ...

Yard Sale Finder Apps

Michael Kahn — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:42:16 +0000

Finding yard sales and garage sales in Sacramento no longer requires driving around looking for signs. Dedicated apps aggregate thousands of listings weekly, map them by location, and let you plan efficient routes through multiple sales. This guide covers the apps that work best in the Sacramento region, what each does well, and how to ...

Denio’s Roseville Market Guide: Sacramento Flea Market

Michael Kahn — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:35:33 +0000

Denio’s Roseville Farmers Market & Swap Meet sprawls across 70 acres of asphalt and covered pavilions at 1551 Vineyard Road in Roseville, twenty minutes northeast of downtown Sacramento. The Denio family has run this operation since 1947, and it shows in the permanent infrastructure: concrete walkways, numbered aisles, established stalls that have housed the same sellers ...

Estate Sales in Sacramento

Michael Kahn — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:54:59 +0000

Estate sales happen somewhere in the Sacramento region nearly every weekend. Families downsizing, estates being settled, collectors liquidating. The inventory varies wildly. One sale might offer mid-century modern furniture and California pottery. The next might feature nothing but holiday decorations and worn sofas. The garage door rolls up at 8:00 a.m. sharp. A line of ...

How To Tell if Furniture is Antique or Reproduction

Michael Kahn — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:11:46 +0000

Distinguishing genuine antique furniture from reproductions requires examining construction methods, materials, and wear patterns that machines and modern craftsmen can’t replicate. This guide covers the specific details to check before buying: dovetail joints, wood characteristics, hardware, and patina. These techniques work whether you’re browsing Denio’s furniture aisles or evaluating pieces at Sacramento estate sales. Reproductions ...

How to Sell at a Flea Market

Michael Kahn — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:22:52 +0000

Selling at Sacramento flea markets requires a California Seller’s Permit, the right inventory, and a pricing strategy that accounts for negotiation. Booth costs range from $12 on Fridays at Denio’s to $42 for covered Sunday spaces. This guide covers the legal requirements, actual costs, and practical strategies for selling at Sacramento-area markets. Whether you’re clearing ...

How Phony is Flea Market Flip?

Michael Kahn — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:25:59 +0000

Flea Market Flip, a popular show on HGTV, combines the thrill of treasure hunting with the satisfaction of DIY transformations. Hosted by Lara Spencer, an avid flea market enthusiast and co-anchor of Good Morning America, the show is a testament to the idea that one person’s trash can truly become another’s treasure. The Premise In ...

Antique Stores in Sacramento

Michael Kahn — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:06:24 +0000

Sacramento’s antique scene runs deeper than most visitors expect. Beyond the downtown grid, tucked into strip malls and converted warehouses, you’ll find multi-dealer operations with 40,000 square feet of inventory and single-owner shops where every piece passed through one person’s hands. The variety matters. A mid-century credenza priced at $400 at one store might sit ...

Why Is It Called a Flea Market

Michael Kahn — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:58:30 +0000

The term “flea market” traces back to Paris in the 1880s, where outdoor markets selling secondhand goods became known as “marché aux puces,” literally “market of the fleas.” The name stuck, crossed the Atlantic, and now describes everything from Denio’s 70-acre operation in Roseville to small weekend swap meets in church parking lots. The flea ...