Antique lovers enjoyed an eclectic showcase at the Central Jersey Pop Up Flea Market in Highland Park on January 26-27.
The venture was started a year ago and happens once every month. A wide variety of items are up for sale, with everything from furniture to vintage action figures. Each time there are different vendors.
Tom Langston, promoter and vendor of the pop-up says, “We try to make it interesting enough to where there’s something for everybody.” He adds, “That gives us a better shot at standing out in today’s market.”
Jason Scheller, a first-time seller at the shop said, “Business is a little slow, not as much traffic as I’d like there to be. Other than that though I’ve had no problems so far.”
One patron, Velvet Thorne said, “I like to explore, and maybe find something that fits with my decor which is vintage and antique. Plus you get to meet different people who are on the same wave as you which I think is really interesting.”
“Seeing the item in person really helps me decide if I want it a lot more I think.” shopper Ashley Kuligowski stated when asked how she feels about pop up shops in comparison to online shopping. “Also I like being able to barter down prices!” Her husband Jonathan Kuligowski chimed in.
The pop up shop will be back on February 23 and 24. Find it at 431 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ.
