Far East Square Flea Market
Far East Square, 26 China Street
What: 40-plus stalls mostly set up by retired senior citizens. Founded and organised by Madam Neo Poh Choo eight years ago, the market now turns into an open-air karaoke corner at 7pm when amateur warblers belt out evergreen Chinese songs with accompanying line dancers
When: Every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday; noon to 10pm
Wares: A range of second-hand goods, from jade jewellery to crockery to hardware
Price range: From $1
Stall rental: $10
Who you might see there: Bargain-hunters sniffing for household items on the cheap, collectors hunting for genuine vintage articles and bored senior citizens looking for companions to chat with
Zouk Flea and Easy
Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street
What: 70 stalls
When: One Sunday every three months; 2 to 7pm
Wares: A mind-boggling mix of second-hand CDs, clothes, bags, shoes and accessories
Price range: From $1
Stall rental: $20
Who you might see there: Much like the clientele of Zouk's nightclub scene, posers and fashionistas abound. The only difference is that instead of nursing a drink in hand, many nuzzle a little pooch
China Square Central Flea Market
China Square Central, 18 Cross Street
What: 80 stalls spread over two levels with the first floor concentrating on usual bazaar fare like clothes and accessories and the upper floor on South-east Asian antiques
When: Every Sunday; 10am to 6pm
Wares: An eclectic range of goods from vintage tin toys to Teresa Teng vinyl records to trendy clothes
Price range: From 50 cents to $5,000
Stall rental: $38
Who you might see there: Antiques enthusiasts and the occasional local celebrity hawking his or her friends' wares. Organiser Michael Poh has several photographs of himself and artistes like Carole Lin framed beside his shop at China Square Central
Tanglin Mall Second-Hand Fashion and Jumble Bazaar
Level 1 covered walkway of Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road
What: As its name suggests, a range of second-hand goods is offered by 59 stall-holders
When: First and third Saturday of every month; 3 to 11pm
Wares: Knick-knacks from mugs and hair accessories to clothes and household items, depending on which sellers are there
Price range: From $1
Stall rental: $70
Who you might see there: Expats, youths and shoppers afraid of the weekend Orchard Road crush
Flee!@Gas Haus
Gas Haus, 114 Middle Road
What: Organised by three young women - Joanne Lim, Aveline Chan and Rachel Lim - the 27-stall strong flea market started out as a meet-up session for members of an online trading community to which they belong
When: Infrequent, Oct 14 next; noon to 6pm
Wares: Predominantly second-hand clothes, accessories and bags
Price range: From $2
Stall rental: Between $14.40 and $22, although a new bidding system in place may push rents up
Who you might see there: Young women between 16 and 24 on a shopping rampage
Shopaholics Aristocrats
Graze, 4 Rochester Park
What: Chi-chi flea market with champagne cocktails and finger food, housed in a casual-chic restaurant
When: Twice a year, to be confirmed; 11am to 5pm
Wares: A funky range of high-street fashion and designer clothes from America, Europe and Australia; jewellery, shoes and homeware. Unlike most flea markets, however, new stuff outstrips the old here
Price range: $10 for home-made honey, to $1,500 for a Balenciaga bag
Stall rental: $200 to $300 per stall, depending on size required
Who you might see there: Tai tais in training
Amrasa Spas Organic Flea Market
Bishan Park II, off Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
What: About 10 booths with stuff purportedly good for your body. Organised by Amrasa Spas to complement its philosophy of organic living - that is, free from harmful chemicals
When: The event was held for the first time last Saturday, and may be held monthly; 8am to 7pm
Wares: Furuna coral (a bird's nest substitute) with organic bean sprouts; shower-heads with health properties
Price range: $2 to $140
Stall rental: Free. But the organisers may charge around 20 per cent commission on stall takings once the event takes off
Who you might see there: Joggers, qigong aunties and former model-actress Jazreel Low, a co-director of the spa
MAAD
Red Dot Traffic Building, 28 Maxwell Road
What: About 30 vendors housed in a 600 sq m area
When: Every Sunday; 11am to 6pm
Wares: Original T-shirts, handmade toys, jewellery, paintings and sculptures
Price range: $19.90 for an iPod skin to $500 for a painting
Stall rental: $35 per day. Must commit to four Sundays in a row
Who you might see there: Bohemian artists and casual fashionistas with their pets
This and That Bazaar
Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Road, at the central fountain square
What: 45 vendors over 3,000 sq ft
When: Starting Oct 28 and 29, thereafter last weekend of every month (for example, Nov 25 and 26), and Dec 9 & 10; noon to 9pm
Wares: From jewellery to high-end clothes and handbags. Children's toys, home furnishings, electronics. Two free tables reserved for women's rights organisation Unifem
Price range: $19 for jewellery; over $200 for a necklace
Stall rental: $600 for the weekend, for a 2m by 1m table
Who you might see there: Tourists and young professionals
Flea Day
Last two held in Timberlux centre (326 Havelock Road). Looking for new venue
What: About 200 vendors
When: Next one will be held early next year; noon to 7pm
Wares: Services like henna painting, manicures, home-made accessories. Stalls awarded on a ballot system. You have to e-mail a picture of yourself and your goods a month before the event
Price range: $5 for a T-shirt to $100 for a vintage dress
Stall rental: $30 to $45
Who you might see there: Hip and happening types; expats. Fashion editors have been spotted helming stalls there
Sunday@Holland Village
Opposite Holland Village Shopping Centre
What: 40 stalls selling warehouse stocks of clothes and cosmetics; second-hand personal effects
When: Every first and third Sunday of the month; 4 to 9pm
Wares: Second-hand clothing and plastic toys
Price range: From $1
Stall rental: $20
Who you might see there: Filipino maids, residents, expats and nurses living in nearby hostels
Sungei Road Thieves' Market
Pitt Street, Larut Road and Pasar Lane. Boundaries marked by Jalan Besar, Weld Road, Sungei Road and Kelantan Road
What: As many as 488 vendors
When: Daily; 1 to 7pm
Wares: Second-hand jeans, baby clothes, socks, watches, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, rice cookers and toilet seats
Price range: Jeans as cheap as $1 a pair, watches for less than $5; bargain, bargain, bargain
Stall rental: No rental cost, but on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be Singaporean; no new products
Who you might see there: Bangladeshi, Chinese and Indian foreign nationals; tourists; backpackers
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