Islanders flock to Charlottetown Flea Market for affordable finds amid rising costs

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Charlottetown Flea Market has returned to the Simmons Sports Centre this year, and organizers note a noticeable increase in attendance compared to last year, with rising costs and inflation likely being a contributing factor.

Thrift store shopping has become a trendy way to get a bargain, but before you go, here are the dos and don'ts you need to knowThrill of the find: Hobby or obsession, getting a good deal or finding unexpected treasure at a thrift shop can be euphoric “I find that we've had so many newcomers to P.E.I., too, there's a great opportunity for them to come in and see what we have to offer and buy things that they might need for their new house or their new apartment at a cheaper rate than they would if they went anywhere else.”

On Sunday, her table had quite a large crowd of customers browsing through her collection which featured spring and summer essentials such as capris, dresses, bathing suits and short-sleeve shirts.“As someone who's been plus size my whole life, it's always been difficult to find clothes that fit and that are fashionable,” she said.

To do that, Gracey-Stewart said she thrifts as much as possible to find fashionable plus-size items, and she also ensures her items are reasonably priced, considering new clothing, especially for plus-size women, can be very expensive. Charlottetown resident Mike Barbour, who is also a vendor at the market, stumbled upon an antique knife and fork dating back to the late 1700s on April 28. - Thinh Nguyen/SaltWire

 

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