elephant's trunk flea market

elephant's trunk flea market印象

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  Sherri1953

  To find the best deals you need to be there early any Sunday morning. There is a $2.00 charge to enter the grounds.,however, do not park in the condo's across the street...they tow illegally parked vehicles, do not bring pets not allowed on the grounds and do not leave them in your vehicle...the police will be called. Many vendors, you can bargain shop, ask them to lower their price or pay what they are asking. A multitude of items to be found old and new, homemade, antiques, toys, clothing, plants, food vendors, many treasures depending on your taste. If you like flea markets worth the time walking up and down the isles....guarantee you will not walk away empty handed.

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  cdrake3460

  I have been to better flea markets in other areas, but this one is the best in Western CT. On a nice Sunday morning, after we walk our dog and have our breakfast, we usually head to "the Trunk". There is a $2 admission cost per person, which used to be $1, and they should charge you less when there are fewer dealers there. They set up the area so that it looks full from the outside street, then once you get there you see how empty it really is - this is usually when the weather is not that great or when it is winding down at the end of the year.My wife and I have a good time going there. My wife looks for jewelry and dolls and I look for cars and baseball memorabilia. Only about 25% of the dealers actually let you negotiate with them, the others are just dreaming about the prices they think they're going to get for their old stuff.You may hear a dealer ask: "Are you going to buy something? This is not a museum." These are the types that will not budge on their prices. Many of these dealers don't have a clue how to deal with their public. It is still a lot of fun to see old nostalgic items, and we go about once a month when the weather is good.PS: They only have port-o-potties on site.

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  dalee435

  Great show and hundreds of dealers . Good quality and range of prices. Easy access and easy to get around.

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  CindyM895

  This was my second time here. We drive 2 hours just to get here and both times we haven't been disappointed. Many vendors here and half a dozen food trucks. We see things here that we normally see at other flea markets. There's even a pick area for the larger items there equipped with dollies and flat bed carts to borrow.

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  Y8691WHerich

  Most of the stuff here could be classified as "Junk". Lot's of booths to pick from but in two visits, didn't find anything to buy. Looks like the vendors are going to the Town Dumps for their staff. Might be that it's the end of the season and anything good sold off earlier in the year. Will go back in the Spring and see.

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  sk1952

  Great flea market with lots of vendors selling everything from jewelry to antiques and collectibles. Picked up some fresh fruit and veggies on the way out. Prices vary widely with some vendors looking to make a sale while others are looking to make a killing. Buyer beware! If you like to. Shop, Elephant Trunk is great fun.

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  lisasL2580OP

  Best place to look for treasures! I've furnished my whole apartment from this place. It just takes some creativity and a little elbow grease.

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  joannm925

  The best place to find everything you didn't think you ever needed. Wish they are around all year long

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  Jacks22885

  On a recent weekend away we were told by locals of this flea market. There is a 2 dollar admission charge which didnt bother us at all. What did bother us is that while the say they are open till 2 most vendors were packing up by 12:30. Had we known in advance we would have definitely chosen to go earlier. There are some treasures and deals to be found. The gate workers were miserable and there are NO DOGS ALLOWED apparently not even in the parking lot, which is fine as you shouldnt really leave your dog in a car anyways. However, again the workers will miserably enforce this with about the tact of a sledgehammer to the face.

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  DianeM820

  As a buyer and a seller I can say the ET is the best market around considering the bad economy. Prices can be high, but as a seller I understand the costs involved in selling. As a buyer I do not expect garage sale prices as do many buyers. Too many flea markets have become giant garage sales where many buyers think items should be 3 dollars or less. This has driven away the sellers with better items and what's left is junk. Not so at ET. Better collectibles, antiques and odd items can still be found.