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Flea Market, Car Boot Sale Glasgow
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Flea Market, Car Boot Sale
📖 Glasgow's flea market scene, particularly centred around the iconic Barras Market in the East End, offers a vibrant treasure trove for resellers. This historic market, open weekends, is renowned for its eclectic mix, where you can unearth everything from vintage clothing, antiques, and vinyl records to unique bric-a-brac and retro homewares. Beyond the Barras, car boot sales like Blochairn and Polmadie provide further opportunities to discover hidden gems. An insider tip for resellers is to arrive early at these markets for the best selection and be prepared to haggle, as many smaller vendors prefer cash.
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The Barras Market
📍 Glasgow
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Address
Moncur St, Glasgow, G1 5RR
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Open
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm
A legendary Glasgow institution in the city's East End. It's a gritty, authentic market with a mix of old and new, known for its unique character and the famous Glasgow patter from the traders.
💰 What to buy here
Football Memorabilia
Buy£1-£20
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Sell online£10-£100+ on eBay for rare programmes or vintage shirts
Focus on old firm (Celtic/Rangers) items, match programmes from the 60s/70s, and classic shirts.
Old Tools
Buy£2-£15
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Sell online£10-£50 on eBay for quality brands like Stanley or Record
Look for tools with wooden handles and brass fittings. Rust can often be cleaned off, but check for woodworm.
Whisky & Breweriana
Buy£5-£30
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Sell online£20-£100 on eBay for vintage water jugs, mirrors, and memora
Collectable items from closed distilleries or vintage advertising pieces are highly sought after.
Tip:Don't be afraid to rummage. The best finds are often buried in boxes under the tables. The stalls further from the main entrance can have better prices.
Know what to grab before you go
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