Buchanan's Fair Park Flea Market in Dallas

The father-in-law wanted to check out the Buchanan's Fair Park Flea Market. He moved back in town for a few weeks ago from Springfield, IL and already he's wanting to hit the flea markets like back in the little town of Pawnee, IL just outside of Springfield.

He heard about the Fair Park Market from someone in the 'home' he now lives in. I also read an article (here) at DallasNews.com about what a big deal it was going to be.

Take it from me when I say, "PASS!" I expected a little more than I saw. It's basically Grandma and Grandpa's or Little Redneck Annie's attic/barn clean-out.

I did see some things that brought back childhood memories because I played or seen or someone in my family had these items but in no way would I want to purchase them twenty years later! There was overpriced jewelry, watches, knick-knacks, clothing, toys, knives and really just plain JUNK! I mean why would I want to buy a knife for $5-$10 at this shit hole when I can get a brand new one at Target, Walmart, Sports Authority or just about anywhere for about $10-$20 but it's new and will come with some sort of limited warranty.

I really think Billy Ray and Bobby Sue should just burn all this shit on their little farm to keep them warm through the next winter.

If I heard it right, Fair Park charges these people $85 for an area in this building. It takes a lot of selling and buying junk at $1-$5 to just break even.

I'm telling you folks, do not waste your time at this place. I can say that I went and it was something new but I'm trying to help you out here...especially since they charge people a $3/adult cover to get into see all the junk. We thought it was free but little did we know.

We chalked it up to experience and hopefully my $9 will help spur someone's economy.