Often, in the process of searching for an original solution for the interior of his apartment or replenishing his wardrobe, a person is faced with a rather meager and boring offer presented in city stores. In order to find the thing of his dreams, a person goes to a flea market. After all, it is here that you can find a real rarity, and if you are lucky, then at the most affordable price.
What is a flea market?
The very concept of "flea market" came from France. In Europe, flea markets have existed for many years, and the principle of collecting antiques has been practiced for centuries. In the city of St. Petersburg, which is rightfully considered the "most European city" in our country, there are markets where you can buy or sell antiques. In addition, flea markets often become a place for communication, even peculiar clubs of interest are formed here.
Flea markets in St. Petersburg
One of the main flea markets of St. Petersburg among those located in the south of the city is the Yunona fair. Here you can buy retro items, inexpensive electronics, car parts, clothing, musical instruments, dishes, photo equipment and much more. Here you can also sell "gray" cell phones and so on.
At Juno, the goods are laid out on boxes, wooden pallets, located directly on the ground. There are also open-air counters and pavilions. It often happens that not all products are displayed on the shelves, it is better to ask the sellers about the products you are interested in.
Another interesting place where you can buy vintage clothing is located at Pionerskaya. The local flea market is fenced off from traffic by a concrete fence. Basically, they sell clothes here, especially at the pioneer shop on weekends. In order to find the right thing, you have to dig a lot.
The largest flea market in St. Petersburg - Udelnaya
The largest and most famous flea market in St. Petersburg is the market at Udelnaya. Cameras, shoes, bags, badges, jewelry, clothes, porcelain, various dishes, books and magazines are laid out right on the fabrics and newspapers spread on the ground. What can you not find at Udelnaya! The assortment is huge, the prices are more than democratic. Many sellers take orders.
In addition to trading "from the ground", containers and metal counters are installed here. The most respectable are, of course, containers and counters. Basically, they sell antiques, jewelry, food, cosmetics, etc. Surprisingly enough, expired products (cosmetics and food products) are especially popular.
Depending on the time of day, day of the week and season, the number of people at the flea markets of St. Petersburg can be different. It is equally crowded only in closed pavilions on the way to Udelnaya, where they sell various second-hand clothes, goods from Finland, and so on. All flea markets in St. Petersburg are open mainly on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm.
