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Witenss to successful shopping: Mirror from HKFM

There's an increasing number of testimonials of successful "finds" at Hell's Kitchen Flea Market. Observation of the market for about 35 minutes on Sunday, July 20, from HK Restaurant (packed with customers) on the corner (W 39 and 9th Ave) revealed a steady stream of customers through the market, despite the oppressive heat! A couple of guys left with a very interesting and large mirror--probably guessing 1970's--with a simple ring painted on it, centered, of askew square-like blocks of solid, cheery, oranges and yellows, each outlined in a thin black line. It brought to mind shag carpets and polyester. :) But, it was interesting, functional, and will make a nice addition to nearly any modern apartment.

$10 flea market find worth $100,000

As reported in The New York Post (and on CNN.com)

A $10 flea-market picture of some flowers proved far more valuable when original handwritten lyrics to the patriotic song "My Country 'Tis of Thee" turned up in the picture's backing, a downtown [Manhattan] document dealer said yesterday.

The picture was purchased at the West 25th Street Market. The lyrics document was valued at $100,000.

With flea markets, you're sometimes treasure hunting and don't even know it!

Audrey's purse

A hat-tip to Urban Audrey.

What more can we say except, "Audrey, we love the purse!"

Yesteryear Retail Therapy

We were excited to see Vivienne Tam of the New York Post's new Sunday magazine give Hell's Kitchen Flea Market a great write-up.

Vivienne noted that HKFM was "packed with clothes from the '20s, '50s and '60s."

Happy Independence Day, everyone!