Buying Rare Books.
If you go to enough flea markets (or library sales, or church bazaars, or yard sales) and you know what to look for, eventually you will find a rare book or two. Everyone who does...
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Melrose Trading Post.
7850 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA Celebs and regular folks flock to this Melrose-chic flea for hip clothing and live music.
Rose Bowl Flea Market.
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It originated in France...there were the outdoor markets full of used furniture, clothing, household items and such and then there were the fleas (in the stuff) so it eventually was dubbed a "flea...