After collecting data on customers' previous flea market purchases, we also share with you their "Top 10 Wish List" of items they hope to purchase in the future.
Top 10 Wish List Categories:
1. "Who knows? Whatever strikes my fancy"
2. Antiques/ collectibles
3. Clothing
4. Food
5. Electronics/computers
6. Kitchen/household
6. Furniture
7. Art
7. Books
7. Home decor
7. Personal care
8. Hobby/crafts
9. Jewelry
10. Tools
Other Comments:
Christmas Story Leg Lamp
Box lots
Krugerrands
Elvis memorabilia
"Who knows? Everything!"
"It is just fun to go to the flea market. You never know what you will be surprised with!"
"I never know- I just love to shop and find something I like."
"Things that are a good deal that I would be buying anyway and deals that catch my eye."
"More private family garage sale/estate sale items"
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Survey Monkey Results: What Do You Buy At Flea Markets?
Survey Monkey Results: What do you buy at flea markets?
1. How often have you shopped at a flea market in the past year?
0 times 2.6%
1-3 times 9.2%
4-6 times 15.8%
7 or more times 72.4%
2. How far do you travel to the flea market you visit most regularly?
Under 15 minutes 15.8%
15 to 30 minutes 48.7%
30 minutes to 1 hour 27.6%
Over 1 hour 7.9%
3. How many flea markets do you regularly attend?
0 2.6%
1 40.8%
2 32.9%
3 10.5%
4 7.9%
More 5.3%
4. Which of the following items have you purchased at a flea market? Check all that apply.
Antiques/ collectibles 71.6%
Resale items 67.6%
New items 83.8%
5. Which new items have you purchased at a flea market? Check all that apply.
Clothing/accessories 63.2%
Crafts 30.3%
Jewelry 44.7%
Grocery/food 65.8%
Movies 31.6%
Toys 28.9%
Tools 34.2%
None of the above 11.8%
6. Which secondhand items have you purchased at a flea market? Check all that apply.
Furniture 36.8%
Home decor 69.7%
Kitchen items 59.2%
Clothing 46.1%
Books 60.5%
Art 22.4%
Tools 36.8%
Video Games 22.4%
None of the above 1.3%
7. What items have you specifically purchased at a flea market? Please list items.
Please see the "Top 10 List" for results.
8. Which items would you hope to purchase in the future at a flea market?
Please see the "Top 10 Wish List" for results.
9. Why do you shop at flea markets?
To save money 23.7%
Fun 23.7%
Interesting items 23.7%
I am a collector 13.2%
It's something to do 7.9%
Other (please specify) 7.9%
10. Which do you prefer?
No preference 26.3%
Items with price tags 71.1%
Items without price tags that require you to ask the price 2.6%
Wolff's Flea Market Top 10 Finds of 2010
10 FINDS 2010
Based on around 400 customer entries collected during January 2011 via written ballots, email, facebook & Survey Monkey. Results are not scientific and are representative of the customers who participated in this event.
Some categories are tied because they were too close to call. Merchandise within categories may be new or used.
1. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
2. CLOTHING
3. FOOD
4. JEWELRY
5. TOYS
5. PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
6. DVDs/CDs
6. HOME DECOR
7. KITCHEN/HOUSEHOLD
7. ART
8. ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER
9. TOOLS
10. AUTOMOTIVE
10. BLANKETS/PILLOWS/SHEETS
10. VIDEO GAMES
OTHER NOTABLE FLEA MARKET FINDS
* Bamboo
* Two-headed turtle skeleton
* Wife
* Friends (multiple entries)
* Adorable Dog Coat
* Album Bowl
* Hair Tinsel
* "St. Joseph statue to sell my home- it worked!"
* "Meat press, I've been looking for years!"
* WWII Items
* “Found my mother’s glassware to complete my set.”
* Jamaican walking stick
* “Bought a clock for $1000 that I sold for $6000”
* “An Oriental silk block print. Paid $4.50 & found it’s worth $300!”
* Crazy hats
* Stuffed animals
* “ I found a Carson Pirie Scott North Room Camel Hair coat for $5!! Love it!”
* Handmade purses
* “I work in a retirement home and found earrings for all the women. Thanks.”
* “ Amazing floral oil paintings from Bossman!! Plus, his wife is so sweet!”
* “Classic Metallica framed portrait! Rock on! $1”
* “ Incredible old shell frame. Wonderful metal flowers”
These comments sum it up:
v “ I found friends at Wolff’s Flea Market. There is nothing better in this world than having friends. So, I would say the thing I found at Wolff’s Flea Market is friends.” Sam
“ Great prices”
“Many good deals in a fun place”
“Friendly vendors”
It looks like every merchandise category is covered and that customers are looking for it all!
Keep up the good work!
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