Wolff's Flea Market Blog

By David Wolff Originally published on November 29, 2011. Updated April 15, 2016  including tips by guest blogger Joe Holich 12 Most Important Tips For Becoming A Successful Flea Market Vendor Published on 12 MOST... Posted by  Dave Wolff  on Nov 29, 2011 in  Blog ,  Business ,  Education and training , Entrepreneurship   As a flea market owner, my expertise is running the entire operation, rather than selling the merchandise. However, interacting with both sellers and customers for over 20 years has given me a unique perspective on what makes a successful flea market vendor. Below are 12 Tips for Becoming a Successful Flea Market Vendor. 1. Attractive display It’s hard to sell items if customers don’t look at your merchandise. If they don’t see it, you don’t sell it! An attractive display does not necessarily mean that it should be an organized, professional or expensive display. In my opinion it depends on the merchandise and/or your str...

WELCOME TO WOLFF’S FLEA MARKET 2025! CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR PRICING AND ENTRY PROCEDURES REFER BACK TO WOLFFS.COM FOR MORE INFO FIRST TIME & NEW VENDORS!   PLEASE READ! Created 8/7/17 - Updated 3/10/19, 4/19/19, 6/21/19, 2/19/2020, 3/3/2021, 2/26/22, 8/29/22, 4/4/23, 7/11/23, 1/8/2024, 3/7/2024,4/1/25, 5/13/25 Yup, looks like another long read by Wolff's Flea Market...👀. Still have that coffee? Thanks for considering selling at one of Chicagoland’s best flea markets! Whether you are decluttering or starting a small business, we are here to support your endeavors! It's easy to get your seller space, and you will need to set your alarms ! No reservations required.  Drive to west side of building around 4am *.  S tay in your car, pay $70 and you will receive a 1-day business permit. Staff will direct you to a space. You will park across the back of the space. Please refer back to wolffs.com for other details. * NOTE : WE EXPERIENCED LARGE VENDOR CROWDS IN...

WOLFF'S FLEA MARKET 2023 Seasons change They told us so From before To during To after To the sweet anticipation of  Next Time Next Year Missing what passed in a flash Wasn’t it yesterday? When sleepless nights and rushing minds fused with flea market Sundays? Shoppers, Sellers, Staff New faces and wonders merge with the old Heart souls we call family  Your flea market journey blends with ours You are our home, this amazing Rosemont Flashlights, wagons, treasures Eclectic eccentricities Moonlight missions lead to sunrise Each day unique, this year the strongest Missing what’s paused But it’s only for now Time will send us spinning toward next season And we will do it all over again Our words and pictures do not embody the full perspective of Wolff’s Flea Market Your creative contributions complete the vision Sending heartfelt thoughts of gratitude, peace, health and kindness to our flea market community as we say goodbye for now and look to more in 2024! Love,  Wolff’s Fl...

C - Canopy Weights A - Are N - Not O - Optional P - Please Y - You need to be safe ! Vendors, this post is for you. With hot weather upon us, many of you will choose to bring a canopy to shield you and your merchandise from the sun. It is very important that when setting up your booth for the day that the first tasks you attend to are your CANOPY & UMBRELLA WEIGHTS. We understand you are eager to unpack your merchandise, but if you are using a canopy, the first priority is safety. Do not leave your weights in your vehicle "to set up later". You may get busy and forget. Wind and wind gusts are an inherent part of of being outside and can occur at any time. Early in the day, the air may seem calm, but being in a wide open space, wind gusts can occur. As the day progresses, air currents from overhead planes and other weather conditions can also cause windy conditions. Occasionally we may require canopies to be taken down due to weathe...

COUNTERFEITS FAQ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS We are not lawyers, and this is not legal advice. Information here is gathered from our experience and ongoing research. Counterfeits are not allowed at Wolff's Flea Market.  Vendors are responsible for monitoring their own merchandise. More Questions?     Call or text 847-524-9590     wolffs.com   Originally published May 2015 Edited 11/17/16, 3/7/2017, 5/5/18, 2/19/2020, 4/4/2023, 3/9/2025 WHAT IS A COUNTERFEIT?  Counterfeit products are illegal fake copies of real products.  People knowingly or unknowingly buy or sell counterfeits. Other related terms: fake, copy, replica, forgery, knock-off, bootleg, pirated, unlicensed, trademark infringement, trademark dilution, look-alike.                                                IS THERE A LAW?   The Lanham Trademark Act i...

Shoppers & Sellers win big on pallet auctions of store returns, overstock, past season, new merchandise Experts predict that the 2021 holiday shopping season will be fraught with shortages on everything from gifts to toys to clothing, electronics and even daily necessities. Manufacturing, shipping and transport delays may prevent certain products from reaching your homes in time for the holidays.  Luckily, you can start and finish your shopping in October at Wolff's Flea Market - Rosemont. With just 2 more Sundays left to the season, we hope to quickly introduce you to our fabulous in person, all outdoor, unique, sustainable, shopping experience.  You can stock up in on most everything you want and need because there are no shipping or shopping delays here!   Don't you think it's time to start (and finish) your holiday shopping? Logically, you can even check off your whole list in just one visit. It's all here, out in the open and in stock. One place for all...