New Flea Market open Sundays in Moosup

It's not just Santa Claus coming to town, there's a
brand new indoor flea market coming to town in Moosup!

Well, actually it's been operating for a couple of weeks now, although I'm not sure who's known about it. I hadn't heard a thing. But just this week the flea market is being promoted on WCTY radio and a few ads have shown up in small newspapers serving areas throughout eastern Connecticut.

They were closed last week because of the severe weather. But the flea market will be open this Sunday, from 9 AM to 4 PM, and every Sunday thereafter.

It's located on Main Street on the Marchensault block in the center of town in Moosup -- on the lower level, behind the Bank of America and Cuts Plus, and across from The Baker's Dozen doughnut shop.

Gary Hencey, owner the building, had the space available and came up with the idea. He says, "There's nothing like it in the area. Jewett City's flea market is like a museum, some of the dealers have been there so long."

Gary has 12 dealers set up to sell now, but some space is still available for permanent dealers or those who would like to hold their own yard sale there. A space costs $25. It measures 8 feet by 7 feet and includes the table. He does have one "table only" spot open for $15.

There is a catering truck that sometimes sets up outside. It offers breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and more.

Gary says, "The location is ideal, even if the caterer doesn't show up, with a Chinese Restaurant up around the other side of the building and Baker's Dozen next door."

Asked what one might find at the new flea market, Gary says there are lots of antiques and collectibles, household and kitchen items. They are also selling flooring materials — everything from tile to rolls of linoleum.

In light of the upcoming Christmas holiday, Gary tells me he has one dealer who will be selling an entire lighted Christmas village at the flea market. The sign at his table will read, "Make an offer". It may be worth checking out.

For more information about the Sunday Flea Market in Moosup, call Gary Hencey @ 860-428-2681.

FYI: I also wanted to remind everyone that this is the last weekend for Christmas Auctions! Both Allen's Auction Hall in Dayville and Danny's Auction Barn in Foster, RI are having huge Holiday Blowout Sales. What this means is that all inventory that has been put aside for these auctions will be sold off -- at just about any bid. It would be worth your time (and entertaining too, if you go on over to Danny's) to avoid the malls for your last minute shopping and raise your hand for some real deals.

You know... I'm pretty sure Danny's still has a couple of hot pink and turquoise blue Christmas trees available. I bet you could get one (if you're lucky) really dirt cheap!

WHERE TO GO

Danny's Auction Barn
Route 6 (5 minutes from the CT line)
Foster, Rhode Island
phone: (401) 647-2558
Friday & Saturday night @ 7 PM

Allen's Auction Hall
164 Hartford Pike
Dayville, Connecticut
(860) 779-2444
Saturday night @ 5 PM