Shopping the French flea markets is a never ending treasure trove, and whether you’re a seasoned-pro or new to shopping for antiques in France, it can be…overwhelming.
So if you’re wondering things like: How to ship your French antiques home? How to negotiate at the flea markets? How do I get the best pricing, ensure authenticity, and most importantly, how to maximize my time and budget?
Well, pull up a chair my friend and grab your notebook, l’école de marché (market school) is in session.
In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the mistakes I’ve made, so you don’t have to learn the hard way.
Where do we begin…? I realized recently that I’ve been sourcing the fleas for the past decade, bringing home odds and ends and priceless antiques, for myself and for clients.
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I have made my fair share of mistakes and have learned many lessons the hard way. So as your friend living in Paris, I feel it only my duty to share these lessons to save you time, money, and fast track your flea market shopping experience. In short, the things I wish I would’ve known when I first started.
Lesson number one…
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