posted on July 25, 2005 03:34:35 PM new
We will be visiiting the Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington DC area August 5-8 for a wedding shower.The husband needs to find a flea market swap meet or something to keep him entertained any suggestions out there?
posted on July 25, 2005 04:26:08 PM new
Have him go online and check the surplus auction schedule for GSA to see if they have any auctions scheduled during that period in D.C. or close by.
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posted on July 25, 2005 06:43:08 PM new
Only ones that I know of any more are in DC: Georgetown, and Capitol Hill. Check www.collectors.org for tons in Baltimore -- not familiar with any of them (except I didn't think the Columbia one was still open) -- call to see if they're active before heading out.
posted on July 25, 2005 06:51:39 PM new
If there is any way you can come in early on Wednesday 8/3 I would go to Crumpton on the Eastern Shore. It's about 35 minutes from Annapolis. It is a very well known East Coast auction - many dealers come from up and down the East Coast to attend - it's every Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. and has 3 sales going on at once - one lower end household/flea market stuff; one 'better' furniture; and one indoor of smalls that go around table to table and you can get some incredible deals. I live about 20 minutes from there, and try to go every week. It is well worth the trip, and it's best to go with at least one other person - it's exhausting but a fun, almost all day event. If you are interested, I'll check back and provide further info if you'd like.
