Wolff's Flea Market Blog

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, 8/9/25, 8/1/26 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, dupe, copy, replica, forgery, knock-off, bootleg, pirated, unlicensed, trademark infringement, trademark dilution, look-alike.                                                IS THERE A LAW?   The L...

Originally published August 2017. Updated October 2021, October 2022 What is your policy on Offensive Merchandise? Wolff's Flea Market has never allowed the sale of prejudicial or offensive merchandise.  Recently, we have found the need to become more specific in what we qualify as offensive. We realize some patrons might not agree with our decision, but as a family business, we feel confident that we are making the correct choice for our market. We reserve this right to make this decision. While we know some people consider WWII items to be collectible rather than offensive, we ban the sales and display of both current and older historical Nazi related merchandise. This includes but is not limited to items bearing a variety of symbols and insignia that were present in WWII Nazi Germany, such as flags, ribbons, pins, jewelry, etc. We also do not allow the sales or display of new or historical Confederate merchandise (including, but not limited to flags, stickers, l...

Original post 9/28/11. Revised 1/12,  2/6/12, 9/10/12, 1/27/13, 7/6/17, 3/19/2021, 8/9/25, 6/20/26 Please go to wolffs.com for the most updated information Wolff's Flea Market is vigilant about inspecting merchandise at every booth, every week. If we talked to you last week or 2 weeks ago, we may talk to you again this week about the same or different items you are selling.  Please realize we mean no disrespect to you, nor are we singling you out from other vendors. It is our job to ensure that the merchandise offered at Wolff's Flea Market is in accordance to our rules, Rosemont rules, and state and federal laws. So please, if you see a staff person lingering over an item on your table, or if you are questioned about your merchandise, do not take offense. We try to speak respectfully to you, and hope you can return the favor. When in doubt, we may ask you to remove a certain type of merchandise, or even request receipts from you. Did you know? Sometimes we just study your ...

Seller's Rules & Tips wolffs.com   FACEBOOK & CRAIGSLIST We encourage our vendors to post their items on social media: facebook page, Buy, Sell, Trade Group  & craigslist. These listings are FREE!  We love this concept because buyers and sellers are able to meet in a neutral location at the market (must have a selling space-no parking lot sales). This also draws new customers to the entire market and helps everyone! Many vendors have had success with social media. Customers have come from as far as Iowa to purchase their items! For more advanced posters, please "tag" your photos & posts with #wolffsfleamarket and @wolffsfleamarket. If you don't know what this means, please disregard! EARLY CLOSE DAYS Occasionally the Rosemont market may need to close early due to a stadium event. We continue to have a steady customer flow on these days because we are an "early shopper market". The majority of shoppers attend before 11am. Don...

A few pictures of creations we have recycled, repurposed, reinvented and reclaimed! Shoe storage made from leftover tile and cast-off TV shelf Tree stump planter made from wood craftsman's castoff. In the background recycled pop can flower, reclaimed pallet rack with insulator LED candle holder Wall of Rust made from old door hardware Boy's bathroom painted shelf decorated in a baseball theme Curbside to flea market to repurposed beverage cart Tire planter