Junkers Defined

In our experience there are 3 types of Junkers. So let's clear things up with some definitions.

Junker #1 "The Shopper" likes to peruse antique stores and sales for that unusual vintage treasure that speaks to their heart. Usually drawn to specific items they collect. They see it, buy it, take it home and love it. Attire is most often fashionable and clean.

For the gals, shoes are stylish and clothing is on trend and pressed. Hair and make up are in place at all times. Approach with caution when spotted shopping, as she is single minded, focused and easily startled.

Junker #2 "The Junker" roams the rows at a flea market, or follows a lead to someone's recent haul. Doesn't mind digging down in the dirty boxes, under the tables, behind over and under piles of this and that, looking for that treasure that makes their heart jump for joy, while they try to contain there excitement as they ask for the price. Never mind the years of dirt, it's perfect, and they know it.

They take it home & clean it. Then they either find the perfect spot in their home, or add it to their stash of stuff that they will haul from booth to booth & sale to sale, waiting for junker #1 to fall in love with it and take it home. Usually seen in comfortable yet non flattering clothing and sensible shoes. Stains, rips and paint droplets can be found on most of their clothing, and on the female junker, make-up is at a minimum. When shopping approach with caution. This junker will stake claim to their stash and hold firm until the deal is struck.

Junker #3 "The Picker" We adore pickers, they are the ones that scour the countryside, rummaging around in folks barns, out buildings and even digging in old trash heaps, looking for the perfect item, that junker #1 or #2 will just love. They don't clean it, many times they don't even price it.

They haul it from flea market to flea market until #1 or #2 finds it. "Pickers" are usually tanned from lots of time outside in the elements, hands are calloused, and smiles are friendly. No caution needed, as the picker is a friend to everyone, especially folks ready to buy.

Sometimes the lines between these three types of junkers is blurry, Many of us falling into all three categories at one time or another. What type of junker are you?

From The Flea Market Style Team