Post #19172 by laney on Sun, Jan 12, 2003 5:50 PM

After an overwhelming response to my post in "events" about hitting the Rose Bowl Flea Market(0 responses) I went, hangover and all with my son. We got there at about 11:00 to a parking spot right up front! I put my blinders on and went looking for the tiki items I wish to add to my collection.
I didn't find any of those. But I did find tons of expensive crap. You have no idea how much all your stuff is worth! Most tiki mugs had above ebay prices and were common at that. The rarest mug I found was that two handled Budweiser tiki-nicely priced at $175.00. I passed! Many sellers of Hawaiiana and tiki had new Tiki Farm mugs mixed in with few vintage pieces, so beware and do your research if you plan on hitting this sale.
Having given up on finding my wanted items I did some end of the day bargains. I got this very lamp (you all knew I had to get a lamp)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4056&item=753404820
but I only paid $12.00 and I think mine is more of a lime green. This will go well with all my other swags just like this. I also got one of those shell plant hangers (sometimes made into lamps) for $5.00. I got a some non-tiki bargains too. My son hit every Hot Wheels stand and charmed his way into a few freebie toys at closing.
I have to say the hangover helped because I didn't have the energy to bargain on things I really didn't need so I saved a lot of dough.
Now it's off to Bahooka with my buddy Keith. I'm going on with my plan as posted. Ha, Ha