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I was one of the many who flocked to the Flea Market, and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. While I love the flea market atmosphere, I thought most of the pricing was astronomical. I understand you have to be a master haggler at a flea market, but almost all of the numbers made me blush. It felt like a massive garage sale with boutique prices.

eep - I was agraid of that Doogle. I didn't make it out this weekend (figured it would be mobbed) but do plan to go next weekend.

Happy not to have to go out to Brooklyn after seeing the photos.

Second that Doogie, a lot of the prices were crazy, mainly for the 'flea market' items, e.g. the furniture. I did, however, encounter a few displays (e.g. Merchant Army and Saipua) that were lovely, it was inspiring to see their design sense.

I really liked the market and the prices were what I was expecting since this wasn't exactly a typical flea market. It was a shame it was so cold though - my husband and I were a bit under-dressed for the weather and so we didn't really take as much time scouring the stalls as we would have liked. Unfortunately, I went home empty-handed.

I'll definitely be going back when the weather's a bit warmer.

Why bother schlepping out to Brooklyn if you're paying Manhattan prices?

i went and was impressed with the turnout and hip-factor, but the prices were so absurdly ridiculously unbelievable and the place so full of yups that i got rather bummed and ended up shopping the sale racks at macy's on fulton instead. :)

I don't get it. Why was there all this press re: Brooklyn Flea? (Apparently i missed said press, since this is the first i'm hearing of it). Isn't this just a flea market? Is there something that makes is special/unique that i'm missing?

Keep in mind, hejiranyc, that there are many of us for whom Brooklyn is home, and any schlepping would be into Manhattan. I'm excited to check it out and support some local vendors.

If you're Manhattanics, it's no big deal but for us in Fort Greene, it's great! Sure, there are plenty of antique stores in Brooklyn but it's about the convenience of having it in your neighborhood.

What a fantastic day it was - church, brunch, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings playing jazz for the tots across the street, meandering through the flea market with a fresh cup of coffee and then home for a nap. With exception of the weather, it can't get any better than this!

I missed this one but I'm always wary of flea markets in these trendy neighborhoods. It's usually not so great stuff at really ridiculous prices. I wish there were REAL flea markets in Brooklyn...

oops- i meant Manhattanites. And I guess I wasn't disturb by the prices because like someone else said, it's no different from Manhattan prices. So it's just a look-see for now, that's still good.

the prices in manhattan horrify me, too, though! i'm so much more used to flea markets in the boonies where everything is dirt cheap, but where the pieces aren't edited at all. i'm always looking for weird stuff, too, which is harder to find in the boons. but in manhattan, weird stuff is so kitsch that a doll's head was going for $50. riiight.

I was at the flea early on Sunday and I thought prices varied from low to high and everyone I spoke to was friendly and willing to bargain. I scored some great vintage finds and some reasonably-priced boutique items that I would have needed a car to get to (from Red Hook and Pennsylvania).

as a ft greene resident, i am not excited about the prospects of a ton of people coming in every sunday. was i the only one who noticed the long lines at all the brunch spots? i like the idea of having the flea market (although i agree the prices were pretty high for such an event), but does it have to be every sunday?

and they didn't allow dogs! i figured it was in brooklyn, its run by hipsters, dogs are a must. was turned away surprised. anyone know if this policy will change?

I loved it. Lexoo, I, too, saw the signs saying no dogs, but I saw about four of them walking around. One of them was a really big dog that came to my hip and was very shaggy. They were all well behaved and sweet, and were hardly a problem.

Maybe you have to know someone?

the dog rule was part of the deal made with the school. it makes sense. it's school property and they don't want the mess.

As far as I could see, it was a fabulous and nicely done event --a new kind of market with a nice mix of all different kinds of vendors--from artisans to antique sellers who have priced their items in accordance with the times.

Coming out to support local small businesses and enjoying the atmosphere and energy of the place is what it's all about. If you didn't, I guess it just wasn't your cup of tea.

i was a vendor at the flea and despite the cold weather and an oncoming flu, i thought it was pretty amazing. i did ok money-wise and am very much looking forward to future sundays. the organizers are amazing and deserve huge kudos for what they've pulled off!