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Flea Market News Briefs Big Cypress Market Returns
The Big Cypress Flea Market in East Naples, FL, is on track to reopen this month under new ownership, according to a report in the Marco Eagle. Owner Mark Hintz seeks to turn the facility into a more traditional market. Initially featuring more than 200 vendor booths, Big Cypress will soon add 30,000 square feet of retail space, as well as a football themed Sports Bar. The bar will donate a portion of its proceeds to the charitable foundation of former NFL player, Cedric Killings, who was paralyzed from a helmet-to-helmet hit in 2007. The market will be open seven days a week. ■
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Bettering Vendor Relationships
Started by Andy and Jannis Paulk, Big Andy’s Market and Fun Center opened for business in Ocilla, GA, in October, and soon after launched monthly vendor classes for people with a desire to run their own business. For Jannis Paulk, the relationships between market owners and vendors, and with each other, are crucial. “In general, we are big believers in collaboration,” she says. “The days of beating out your competition to get to the top are over. Businesses that truly excel today work with partners that enhance their services and products.” Paulk helps new vendors get off to a good start. ■
Road To Success
Before deciding to open Mike’s Unique Collectible and Antique Flea Market in November 2009, owner Mike Cook had no retail and fl ea market experience. “I went around studying fl ea markets around the country, taking notes on what I liked and didn’t like,” Cook notes. “I put a list together and talked to my partner, we laid down our store, and it’s been great ever since. We’ve made mistakes along the way, but we’ve been able to learn from them.” Mike’s averages about 200 vendors with a total of 250 booths, located in a converted Walmart store. ■
Fox River Flea Market Opens
The Fox River Flea Market opened in November in McHenry, IL, in an old Jeep dealership. Running on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the market was launched to give outdoor vendors an indoor alternative that operates year round. “Our goal is to be totally loaded with 125 vendors, and provide the local community with a great alternative shopping experience,” says Larry Ekeroth, owner of 24-7 Wireless, and a vendor who handles IT and advertising for the market. “We’re trying to keep pricing down. People are tired of paying retail prices at the mall when they can come here and get a good bang for their buck.” ■
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Visiting the COD Street Fair
The COD Street Fair has offered the best open-air shopping in the Coachella Valley for the past 28 years, running year-round each Saturday and Sunday. Opening at 7 a.m., with room for 340 vendors, the non-profi t fair generates a net of $500,000 each year for the College of the Desert, paying for scholarships and fi nancial aid for students. “All of our merchandise is new, and we have everything under the sun, including purses, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, clothing, and accessories,” says Gene Marchu, executive director of the College of the Desert Alumni Association. “We also have a food court, art section, farmers market, and a shuttle to drive people back and forth to their vehicles.” Vendors pay $500 per month for a 20 x 20 space, or $62 per day plus $8 insurance. The fair is held at 43-500 Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert, CA. For more information, call 760-636-7957. ■
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