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Flea Market, Car Boot Sale
📖 London's flea market scene is a treasure trove for resellers, offering a diverse range of goods from high-end antiques to unique vintage fashion. Notting Hill's Portobello Road Market is world-renowned for its antiques, particularly on Saturdays, where you can find everything from Georgian jewellery to vintage cameras. Meanwhile, East London's Brick Lane Market is a vibrant hub for vintage clothing, offering items from the 1920s to the 90s, including designer denim and unique accessories. For serious antique dealers, Alfies Antique Market in Marylebone is London's largest indoor antique destination, housing numerous specialist dealers across four floors. Car boot sales like Battersea Boot provide opportunities for discovering hidden gems and designer goods at more accessible prices, often
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Portobello Road Market
📍 London
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Address
Portobello Road, London, W10 5TY
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Open
Monday - Saturday, main day is Saturday 9am - 7pm
The world's largest antiques market, stretching over a mile through Notting Hill. It's a major tourist destination but still a prime sourcing spot for serious resellers who know where and when to look.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage & Antique Jewellery
Buy£10-£100
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Sell online£40-£300+ on eBay UK or at specialist auctions
Look for hallmarked silver or gold. Small, unique pieces often get overlooked by tourists.
Vintage Cameras & Photography Gear
Buy£20-£80
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Sell online£60-£250 on eBay for tested, working models
Focus on well-known brands like Leica, Rolleiflex, or classic 35mm SLRs. Check for fungus in lenses.
Antiquarian Books
Buy£5-£50
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Sell online£20-£500+ on AbeBooks or eBay for rare first editions
Check for first editions, author signatures, and unique bindings. Condition is everything.
Tip:The serious antique dealers are at the northern end (Chepstow Villas/Elgin Crescent). Arrive by 8am on Saturday to browse before the main tourist crowds descend around 11am.
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Brick Lane Market
📍 London
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Address
Brick Lane, London, E1 6QR
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Open
Sunday is the main day, roughly 10am - 5pm
A vibrant, sprawling East London market famous for its vintage clothing, bric-a-brac, and eclectic atmosphere. It's a collection of different markets, including the Upmarket in the Old Truman Brewery.
💰 What to buy here
Vintage Clothing (80s/90s)
Buy£5-£25
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Sell online£20-£70 on Depop or Vinted
Look for branded sportswear (Nike, Adidas), leather jackets, and denim. Check for stains and broken zips.
Vinyl Records
Buy£2-£15
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Sell online£10-£50+ on Discogs or eBay for desirable pressings
Check vinyl condition for scratches. Classic rock, punk, and soul are always in demand.
Independent Art & Crafts
Buy£10-£40
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Sell online£30-£100 on Etsy or at other craft fairs
A good place to spot up-and-coming artists. Buy directly from the maker and focus on unique, high-quality work.
Tip:Venture off the main street into the indoor markets like the Vintage Market in the Truman Brewery basement for more curated (but pricier) stock. The best bargains are on the street stalls early in the morning.
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Alfies Antique Market
📍 London
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Address
13-25 Church St, Marylebone, London, NW8 8DT
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Open
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm
London's largest indoor antiques market, a multi-storey Art Deco building housing over 75 specialist dealers. Known for 20th-century design, vintage fashion, and collectibles.
💰 What to buy here
High-End Vintage Fashion
Buy£50-£300
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Sell online£150-£1000+ on Vestiaire Collective or to private collectors
Look for designer labels from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Check for authenticity and condition.
20th Century Decorative Arts
Buy£40-£200
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Sell online£100-£600 on Vinterior or 1stDibs
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Mid-Century Modern pieces are specialties here. Look for glass, ceramics, and metalware.
Costume Jewellery
Buy£10-£50
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Sell online£30-£150 on Etsy or Ruby Lane
Look for signed pieces (e.g., Miriam Haskell, Trifari) and unique designs from the 1920s-1960s.
Tip:This is a dealer-focused market, so prices are higher. However, it's an excellent place for sourcing high-quality, curated stock. Build relationships with dealers for better prices.
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Battersea Boot
📍 London
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Address
Harris Academy, 401 Battersea Park Rd, London, SW11 5AP
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Open
Every Sunday, entry from 12:00pm
A very popular and well-established Sunday car boot in South London. It's known for attracting a more affluent crowd of sellers, meaning a higher chance of finding designer fashion and quality homewares.
💰 What to buy here
Designer & High-Street Fashion
Buy£10-£50
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Sell online£30-£150+ on Vinted, Depop, or Vestiaire Collective
Look for contemporary brands (e.g., Ganni, Whistles) and high-end designer labels. Check carefully for authenticity and condition.
Quality Homewares
Buy£5-£30
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Sell online£20-£80 on Facebook Marketplace or eBay
Sellers are often clearing out high-quality items from brands like The White Company, Le Creuset, or designer collaborations.
Leather Handbags & Accessories
Buy£15-£60
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Sell online£50-£200 on eBay or Vestiaire Collective
Look for quality leather and recognisable mid-range brands (e.g., Coach, Mulberry, Russell & Bromley). Check linings and hardware.
Tip:Pay the higher early entry fee (£7 at 12:00pm) to get in before the crowds. Many fashion bloggers and stylists source here, so competition for good clothing is fierce.
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