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Flea Markets in New Jersey
United States
12 flea markets · 11 cities · United States
Flea Markets & Swap Meets
📖 New Jersey sits at the crossroads of densely populated metropolitan corridors and centuries of suburban and agrarian estate accumulation, making it an extraordinary sourcing ground for resellers. From massive North Jersey operations like the New Meadowlands Market outside NYC to Delaware Valley powerhouses like Columbus and Berlin Farmers Markets, Garden State pickers have access to diverse inventory every week. Resellers routinely unearth vintage mid-century decor, early industrial tools, estate sterling, rare comics, and retro apparel fed by continuous estate cleanouts across the Tri-State area. An essential insider tactic is timing weekday operations such as Golden Nugget on Wednesdays or Cowtown on Tuesdays, where seasoned pickers bypass the weekend rush to buy fresh hauls straight off the trucks.
12 markets
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New Meadowlands Market
📍 East Rutherford, NJ
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Address
MetLife Stadium Lot J, 102 New Jersey 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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Open
Sat 8am-4pm
One of North Jersey's largest open-air flea markets, situated in the expansive parking lots of MetLife Stadium. Known for hundreds of vendors offering everything from overstock liquidations to estate clearances, tools, and vintage apparel.
💰 What to buy here
Deadstock & Vintage Sneakers
Buy$15-35
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Sell online$80-160 on eBay
Look for authentic 90s and 2000s Nike and Jordan silhouettes with original box tags and minimal sole oxidation; check inner size tags for factory dating.
Vintage Workwear & 90s Outerwear
Buy$8-20
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Sell online$50-110 on Depop
Dig through vendor clothing piles for distressed Carhartt Detroit jackets, 90s Starter jackets, and single-stitch athletic hoodies.
Contractor Power & Hand Tools
Buy$10-30
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Sell online$60-120 on Facebook Marketplace
Focus on brushless 18V/20V bare tools from Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita; bring a pocket tester battery to verify the motor runs.
Tip:Arrive right at 8am and head straight to the perimeter parking rows where temporary cleanout haulers unload boxes directly from their vans before table vendors can pick through them.
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The Summit Antiques Center
📍 Summit, NJ
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Address
511 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
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Open
Mon-Sun 11am-5pm
The longest operating antiques center in New Jersey, featuring two floors and over 50 dealer booths in an affluent suburban enclave 25 miles outside New York City. Known for curated estate jewelry, fine silver, art, and high-end vintage collectibles.
💰 What to buy here
Sterling Silver Flatware & Hollowware
Buy$15-40
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Sell online$75-180 on eBay
Verify solid 'Sterling' or 925 hallmarks versus 'Sterling Weighted' or plate; check maker stamps from Gorham, Wallace, and Tiffany.
Antique Maps & Botanical Prints
Buy$12-30
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Sell online$60-150 on Etsy
Inspect paper edges under light for genuine plate impressions and hand coloring rather than modern dot-matrix reproductions.
Mid-Century Signed Costume Jewelry
Buy$10-25
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Sell online$50-130 on eBay
Use a loupe to inspect maker marks from Trifari, Eisenberg, or Miriam Haskell; ensure all prongs and pavé rhinestones remain intact.
Tip:Target the glass display cabinets on the main floor and ask staff about booth discounts; many longstanding dealers offer standard 15% to 20% markdowns on tagged inventory.
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Englishtown Auction Sales
📍 Englishtown, NJ
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Address
90 Wilson Ave, Englishtown, NJ 07726
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Open
Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
A historic Central Jersey landmark operating since 1929, covering multiple indoor buildings and sprawling outdoor fields with hundreds of sellers. Known for unpicked estate lots, auto memorabilia, vintage toys, tools, and vintage household goods.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage Video Games & Consoles
Buy$10-25
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Sell online$60-140 on eBay
Look for Nintendo 64 cartridges, Game Boy units, and PS1 games in mixed toy boxes; check cartridge pins for corrosion and labels for tears.
Vintage Cast Iron Skillets
Buy$12-25
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Sell online$60-130 on eBay
Seek out smooth-bottom pre-1960 Griswold, Wagner Ware, or Lodge pans; set them on a flat board to verify there is no wobble or hairline cracks.
Retro Audio Components & Boomboxes
Buy$15-35
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Sell online$80-200 on eBay
Look for 1970s and 1980s silver-faced receivers or boomboxes from Pioneer, Technics, or Sony; inspect the battery compartment for acid leak damage.
Tip:Bypass the indoor commercial rows and walk straight to the back open-air dirt tailgating fields around 8:30am Sunday, where local estate cleanout haulers dump raw boxes at blowout prices.
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Collingwood Auction and Flea Market
📍 Farmingdale, NJ
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Address
1350 NJ-33, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
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Open
Fri-Sun 8am-5pm
A bustling 25-acre complex featuring over 500 outdoor merchants and a 60,000-square-foot indoor building housing 100 permanent stalls. Known across Monmouth County for estate cleanouts, vintage vinyl, surplus lots, and sports collectibles.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage Vinyl LP Records
Buy$2-6
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Sell online$25-70 on Discogs
Flip through dealer milk crates for original pressings of classic rock, soul, and 90s alt-rock; always inspect vinyl surfaces for deep scratches and warp.
Vintage Sports Cards & Memorabilia
Buy$5-15
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Sell online$35-90 on eBay
Inspect vintage binder pages for sharp corners on pre-1980 Topps baseball and football stars; avoid trimmed or creased cards.
1980s-90s Action Figures & Nostalgia Toys
Buy$4-12
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Sell online$30-80 on eBay
Search loose toy buckets for complete Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, or MOTU figures with original weapons and accessories.
Tip:Shop early on Friday mornings when outdoor sellers first stage their weekend inventory to snag bargains before the Saturday crowd picks the tables clean.
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Golden Nugget Flea Market
📍 Lambertville, NJ
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Address
1850 River Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530
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Open
Wed, Sat-Sun 6am-4pm
Operating since 1967 along the scenic Delaware River, this legendary market hosts over 200 outdoor dealers and 30 indoor antique shops. It is widely considered New Jersey's top destination for mid-century modern furniture, folk art, estate jewelry, and primitives.
💰 What to buy here
Mid-Century Art Pottery & Ceramics
Buy$10-25
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Sell online$60-150 on Etsy
Check pottery bottoms for incised artist marks, local Trenton and Stangl pottery stamps, or imported Scandinavian glazes.
Vintage Mechanical Wristwatches
Buy$15-40
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Sell online$90-250 on eBay
Check mechanical hand-wind movements for balance action; look for clean original dials from vintage Swiss brands like Hamilton, Bulova, or Tissot.
Original Framed Oil Paintings
Buy$20-45
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Sell online$110-300 on Chairish
Look for Pennsylvania Impressionist and Bucks County style landscapes; inspect canvas backs for period artist labels and signatures.
Tip:Wednesday is the professional picker's trading morning when antique dealers trade with one another; arrive by 6:30am with cash and a flashlight for first picks.
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The People's Store Antiques Center
📍 Lambertville, NJ
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Address
28 N Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530
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Open
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
A historic four-story 1839 emporium featuring over 50 curated dealers right in downtown Lambertville. Renowned for investment-grade mid-century furnishings, European antiques, vintage designer clothing, fine silver, and quirky oddities.
💰 What to buy here
Designer Vintage Fashion & Silk Scarves
Buy$15-40
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Sell online$80-220 on Poshmark
Inspect silk scarves for hand-rolled edges and designer tags from Hermès, Dior, or Gucci; look for mint conditions without pinholes or dye runs.
Mid-Century Modern Decor & Barware
Buy$20-50
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Sell online$120-280 on Chairish
Seek out 1960s signed Georges Briard gold-leaf glassware, Dansk teak bowls, or brutalist metal candleholders in undamaged condition.
Signed Native American & Sterling Jewelry
Buy$25-50
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Sell online$120-260 on eBay
Look for authentic Navajo or Zuni artisan stamps with natural matrix turquoise; test sterling purity and verify heavy gauge construction.
Tip:Venture up to the 3rd and 4th floors for estate ephemera, vintage designer scarves, and compact collectibles that offer high profit margins with easy postal shipping.
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New Egypt Flea Market Village
📍 Cream Ridge, NJ
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Address
933 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
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Open
Wed & Sun 7am-2pm
A historic market village founded in 1959, composed of over 40 relocated historic buildings and WWII barracks linked by unpaved dirt lanes. Known for an authentic rustic atmosphere loaded with architectural salvage, coins, militaria, and country primitives.
💰 What to buy here
Military Gear & Militaria Collectibles
Buy$8-25
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Sell online$45-120 on eBay
Due to its proximity to Fort Dix, look for genuine WWII to Vietnam canvas packs, field jackets, and patches; check for authentic period contract stamps.
Silver & Bronze Age Comic Books
Buy$3-10
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Sell online$25-85 on eBay
Browse the long boxes in side sheds for key Marvel and DC superhero issues; check that centerfolds and coupons remain fully intact.
Architectural Salvage & Hardware
Buy$10-30
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Sell online$60-150 on Etsy
Look for ornate cast bronze doorknobs, reclaimed barn pulleys, and pressed tin ceiling tiles showing desirable original chippy paint.
Tip:Hit the open-air vendor tables in the front dirt lot promptly at 7am before the permanent building shops unlock at 8am, as transient pickers sell freshly cleared house lots here.
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Columbus Farmers Market
📍 Columbus, NJ
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Address
2919 Route 206, Columbus, NJ 08022
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Open
Thu, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm
Operating continuously since 1929, this is the Delaware Valley's oldest and largest flea market, combining hundreds of outdoor spaces with 60+ indoor specialty retail shops. A goldmine for discount closeouts, vintage Americana, farm tools, and estate collections.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage American Machinist & Hand Tools
Buy$5-18
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Sell online$35-90 on eBay
Look for USA-stamped Stanley Sweetheart hand planes, Starrett precision tools, and vintage Plomb or Snap-on wrenches free of deep rust pitting.
Vintage Coleman Camp Lanterns & Stoves
Buy$10-25
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Sell online$60-140 on eBay
Check the stamped year and month on the underside of red or green Coleman lanterns; ensure the fount holds pressure and the glass globe is intact.
Vintage 80s-90s Corduroy & Mesh Trucker Hats
Buy$3-8
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Sell online$25-65 on eBay
Seek out vintage agricultural, automotive garage, and sports snapbacks made in the USA; inspect inner sweatband foam for rot.
Tip:Shop on Thursdays when professional resellers hunt uncontested; weekend crowds don't arrive until Saturday, giving you exclusive access to fresh weekly cleanout lots.
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Berlin Farmers Market
📍 Berlin, NJ
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Address
41 Clementon Rd, Berlin, NJ 08009
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Open
Fri-Sun 8am-4pm
A South Jersey institution since 1940 boasting over 700 outdoor flea market spaces alongside a 150,000-square-foot indoor market building. Known for high-volume multi-family yard sales, liquidations, vintage collectibles, and discount household goods.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage Pyrex & Kitchen Glassware
Buy$6-18
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Sell online$40-95 on Mercari
Search for bright mid-century patterns like Butterprint, Gooseberry, or Friendship; examine under bright light for dishwasher haze.
Vintage Band & Pop Culture T-Shirts
Buy$4-10
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Sell online$35-110 on Depop
Check for single-stitch sleeves and hem lines, soft cotton fade, and authentic 90s tags like Hanes Heavyweight, Giant, or Brockum.
Retro Handheld Games & Cartridges
Buy$10-25
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Sell online$50-130 on eBay
Look for original Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles; verify authentic Nintendo factory screws and avoid modern reproduction shells.
Tip:Walk the outdoor middle rows early Saturday morning around 8am where local families set up one-off yard sale stalls with deeply discounted toys, electronics, and vintage kitchenware.
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Cowtown Farmers Market
📍 Pilesgrove, NJ
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Address
780 Harding Hwy, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
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Open
Tue & Sat 8am-4pm
Operating since 1926 in rural Salem County next to America's oldest weekly rodeo, featuring over 400 vendor stalls indoors and outdoors. Famous for country collectibles, farm tools, vintage Western wear, and estate liquidations.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage Western Cowboy Boots
Buy$15-35
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Sell online$85-200 on Poshmark
Look for exotic leather boots (lizard, ostrich, python) from Lucchese, Tony Lama, or Dan Post; verify stacked leather heels have no rot.
Antique Farmhouse Primitives & Cast Iron
Buy$8-22
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Sell online$45-110 on Etsy
Look for hand-forged barn hardware, weather vanes, and galvanized buckets with authentic aged rust rather than faux-aged decor.
Vintage Acoustic Guitars & Banjo Gear
Buy$20-55
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Sell online$110-260 on eBay
Check neck straightness and soundboard integrity on vintage Harmony, Kay, or Stella acoustic instruments; avoid severe bridge lift.
Tip:Tuesdays offer the best wholesale sourcing; dealer competition from Philadelphia and North Jersey is significantly lighter than on Saturdays.
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Scranberry Coop
📍 Andover, NJ
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Address
42 Main St, Andover, NJ 07821
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Open
Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
A quirky 10,000-square-foot antique and vintage co-op in Sussex County housing over 150 independent dealer stalls, plus monthly seasonal outdoor flea markets. Renowned for nostalgic 80s/90s toys, colored glassware, retro lighting, and pop culture decor.
💰 What to buy here
Fenton & Mid-Century Glass Fairy Lamps
Buy$15-30
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Sell online$65-150 on eBay
Look for colored art glass by Fenton, Westmoreland, or Viking; check with a UV blacklight to identify sought-after glowing uranium glass.
Vintage Tin Toys & Nostalgia Collectibles
Buy$12-30
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Sell online$60-140 on eBay
Inspect clockwork wind-up motors and battery compartments; look for preserved tin lithography with minimal scratch loss.
Retro Kitsch & Atomic Barware
Buy$8-20
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Sell online$40-95 on Etsy
Search for gold-embossed Culver glassware sets, tiki cocktail mugs, and novelty 1960s bar accessories with original carrying caddies.
Tip:Scan the top of dealer cubicles for dealer discount signs (often 20% to 50% off select booth contents) to turn good items into high-margin flips.
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The Lafayette Mill Antiques Center
📍 Lafayette, NJ
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Address
12 Morris Farm Rd, Lafayette, NJ 07848
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Open
Thu-Sun 10am-5pm
Set inside an authentic 1840s gristmill spanning three stories and 23,000 square feet, featuring 55 specialty antiques dealers. Known for early American furniture, antique advertising signs, holiday ephemera, and historic sporting gear.
💰 What to buy here
Antique Porcelain & Embossed Tin Signs
Buy$25-60
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Sell online$130-320 on eBay
Inspect corner mounting holes for authentic age chipping and look for manufacturer date stamps; beware of glossy flat reproductions.
Antique Halloween & Christmas Papier-Mâché
Buy$15-40
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Sell online$80-220 on eBay
Check for early German or American molded pulp figures with original inserts and untouched vintage painted surfaces.
Antique Wooden Fishing Lures & Decoys
Buy$10-30
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Sell online$60-160 on eBay
Search for vintage wooden Creek Chub, Heddon, or Pflueger lures with glass eyes; verify paint finish has not been revarnished.
Tip:Explore the upper levels where multi-booth vendors rotate out seasonal folk art, antique holiday candy containers, and small antique advertising tins that sell rapidly online.
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