• May 22, 2011 from 5:30am to 8:30am
  • Location: 26th street Flea Market
  • Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2019

3439502850?profile=originalLet’s hunt for treasures at the most famous NY flea market with antique expert Benjamin Huntington!

 

Have you ever watched the antiques road show? Do you ever hear stories about the Flea Market find of a lifetime and wonder if there is one for you? Now you can have a chance to find your hidden treasure! Join Mice at Play and Benjamin Huntington, Interior Designer, Feng Shui Master & Treasure Hunter at the most famous flea market in New York. Over 100 vendors sell every treasure you can think of – and a few that you cannot!

What to expect...

Before you start the hunt we will prepare you with invaluable tips on what to bring, what to look for and how to get the best deal. Having these “insiders tips” can be the difference between walking away with a treasure or an overpriced trinket!

Walking through the market, Benjamin will reveal many “trade secrets” that he has learn over thirty years of research including: how to identify the best vendors, how to know if something is genuine or not and how to bargain for the best price.

Benjamin will guide you through the market pointing out different vendors who specialize in various types of items. He will be on hand to advise you about the quality and price of the treasure you uncover.

In the last two months alone, Benjamin has found among many treasures:

- a sterling silver English Georgian creamer made in 1793 for $120 (estimated value $350),

- a pair of late 1800s French silver Cabouchon cobalt glass cufflinks for $45 (estimated value $160),

- a sterling silver Georgian tea caddy spoon for $28 (estimated value $70)

- a complete Royal Doulton dinner service setting for 12 including serving dishes for $100 (estimated value over $1,500).

 Treasures are waiting for you too! Find them with the help of an expert!

Take your cameras! The market rebounds of opportunities to do some amazing shots!

For Details, click here. The event is open to women only!

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