Its amazing how i manage to handle TWO flea markets while juggling my full-time job. I guess being broke really drives you to do things beyond your limits :) lol
Before I went for the Home flea, i tested the waters at the nearby Pasir Ris community centre. It was really a last min attempt as my dad signed me up behind my back!
At the crack of dawn (nah more like 10am), My dad, sis and I trooped down to our allocated slot at the PRCC. For a mere 10 bucks of a day's rental, we got a spacious tent, a table and two chairs. Wasting no time, we got to work...
My-really-no-frills stall
Everything must go!
Child labour? >_<
"lelong lelong!" Thanks for your help dad!
Handphone pouches, earrings...
My stash of impulse shopping goes on display
After a hard day's work....time to tuck in
Finger licking good nasi lemak...yum!
here is the stall on my left. A genial lady who attended to every customer with big smiles and patience even tho some were losers. there was this auntie who bargained like hell over a damn tupperware.
Geesh, talk about lack of social grace.
this was the stall on my left. I reckon she was the most aggressive seller amongst us 10 stalls, and i was initially pissed off cos she used up my space before I arrived. I guess she tot since I was late that I was not coming and so she can go ahead dominate more than her money's worth.
Guess what she was peddling?
lol Grandma undies @ 2 bucks each. LOL!
I loved this store the most. The vendor was a fashionista in her own league...vintage bags and apparel galore. and all were going at rock bottom prices cos she was trying to clear all before moving to her new place.
I really regretted I did not get her number for future buys...but i did score a sweet charcoal grey necklace a la Balenciaga and a black lace clutch for 7 bucks. <3>
I really regretted I did not get her number for future buys...but i did score a sweet charcoal grey necklace a la Balenciaga and a black lace clutch for 7 bucks. <3>
Cute family of four who sold handmade badges with bendable appendages. The little girl was so adorable when she came up to me to show them off. lol :)
Close up
Half way through, there was a light shower. Then I realised why the hell was rental so cheap...cos the tents were kinda dripping on the sides! The nice auntie in the left actually used her tupperwares which was meant to sell to contain the rain. LOL
Overall, i manage to sell abit of stuff and while i did not profit much, it was fun and an innovative way to spend time with family on a lazy sunday morning. Thanks daddy for supporting my entrepenuer dreams and May for helping out at the stall. love!
~~~
whee! OK lest Janice kills me in my sleep or something, the grossly overdued Home club flea pics:
Our journey to Home club was not a smooth one. Lugging two heavy luggages and dashing through half-hearted rain certainly did pull our spirits down.
We even kinda got abit lost when locating our stall, and since we were late, we manage to get a pretty o-k slot.
My multitude of dresses. Dun ask...
Treasure trove for the hard pressed budget fashionistas...
Casual tees and tops for every occasion...
Jan is so capable man!
She made this earring stand herself!!
All must go! Everything at $1o!!
'Bottoms up!' Jean capris, coloured jeans...you name it I have it!
Here is to the start of a 'beautiful' (no pun intended) partnership!
Jan's friend (can't recall his name) drops by for a visit
Our neighbours at work
All smiles despite the hard work! Mom's the boss of the business (lady in white shirt), as I found out. It was her passion to run her own business on top of her own full time job. It was a fun affair, seeing how her kids, husband AND friends came down to support! :)
Yes...this is the stuff dreams are made off. Look at all the stash!
Special thanks to my sis, May... whom admidst her hectic schedule came down to help out.
Jan's trying out a new tactic. She will try to catch the eye of the guy of any couple who walks by...and when the girl friend turns angrily to face the rival...she will be distracted by our wonderful stuff and we shall have sooooooaring sales!
hahahah good strategy.
DAMN u shaky camera.
Love u baby. Thanks for also rushing from your flight just to help out, kisses!
Pointing to the direction of the bestest things! ;)
This was a natural overexposure which i saturated the effect and it turned out pretty cool..
With out the effects :)
Bored and going bonkers trying to fend off blood thirsty bargain hunters!
Poor girl...she's too stressed with the day's sales as well...
At least she not trying to turn it into a suicide tool like mine! >_< 
nnnoooooooooooo~~~~~!!! Don't tear me away from my stash! all minnneeee~~~
Taaadaah!! *winks pretty lashes*
Shall kill you with my cuteness if you don't buy from me!
At around 9pm...most of the sellers were packing up and we took that as a cue for our exit as well. I'm pretty happy that I managed to get rid of a few dresses and acessories that I've had forever but never got around wearing them.
I can't really decribe it...but there is just something fun and satisfying when you really try to sell your wares to a customer, and the small joy when they buy it. Getting cash in real time is just somehow different than getting your pay credited into your bank acct directly.
Tired...but we were too pumped up to simply head home. We met up with the gang (Carl, Jia Han, Stuart, Germaine, Yong Kang, Chong Hui) for a movie, Meet Dave.
OMFG. How the hell are we gonna get the dead weight luggages up!!!!!!!!!!
MAY jus lovess Wall. E.
Then again....so do i. =P
