A Couple of Flea Market Matters
With the kick-off of Brooklyn Flea just over four months away, we’re happy to announce that we’ve brought Brooklyn Renaissance man Eric Demby on board to curate the retail mix and make sure all the i’s get dotted and t’s get crossed. From 2003 to 2007, Eric served as the speechwriter and communications director for…
With the kick-off of Brooklyn Flea just over four months away, we’re happy to announce that we’ve brought Brooklyn Renaissance man Eric Demby on board to curate the retail mix and make sure all the i’s get dotted and t’s get crossed. From 2003 to 2007, Eric served as the speechwriter and communications director for Marty Markowitz, so he’s no stranger to getting things done in the County of Kings. He’s also a foodie, former dj and, as anyone who’s ever attended a press conference at Borough Hall will tell you, a man with a nose for style. (Also a journalist, he recently penned this piece about the upcoming mayoral race for the NY Post.) He can be reached at eric AT brownstoner DOT com.
Along those lines, December’s all about lining up the anchor tenants for the flea market, so we’d be interested to hear your suggestions for some heavyweights in the areas of antiques, home furnishings, records, vintage clothing, etc. Feel free to email Eric directly or make suggestions below.
Mr. B
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Hello everyone and congrats Eric Demby on a job well done! I have taken part in many mini markets and have missed the excitement!! Please contact me with further info on how my I can come aboard this wonderful train, keep it up… Toot! Toot!
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ifanyone has the info on how to become a vendor please let me know lady d
Montrose is right. There are several merchants of antique/second hand furniture in Bed-Stuy on Malcolm X and other areas like Coney Island Avenue who are reasonably priced. If you could reach out to them it would be great.
Where is this thing?
Don’t know how you’d do it, but it would be great to track down some of the 26th Street folks who may be looking for a new selling venue. I don’t think there were any real NYC options once the market closed.
Locally, I like Moon River.
Congrats on getting Eric Demby. I’m sure this is going to be a complicated and large job, but I am confident that it will be a success.
I hope whatever large anchors you find are balanced by similar vendors selling goods on the other side of the spectrum. Example, having All Goode Things as antiques and salvage, needs to be balanced by an Eddie’s or similar company. AGT is very expensive, and they also have some magnificent pieces, often with provenance. Eddie’s may be a more reasonable alternative to those looking to pay less for some of the same kinds of things. Same with clothing, or anything else. High end needs to be balanced with lower end. Hopefully you can attract vendors with attractive products all up and down the price spectrum.
If the only thing your average person can afford to buy is lunch, this won’t last long. The success of the Salvage Fair was in the variety. I know you know this, and I’m really looking forward to this Market becoming THE Sunday destination, just as the old 26th Street market was. Best of luck.
Let me be the first to say – excellent choice Mr. B!