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South Philadelphias knowhow to spot an eye-catching bargain. This was evident when many of these shoppers braved the balmy Saturday afternoon on Sept 25 to come out to a neighborhood flea market There they perused and purchased merchandise ranging from jewelry and vintage doming to sports memorabilia and various trinkets.Over 100 vendors and Elsa Peretti Open Heart bracelet drew in those who flocked to the Jefferson Square Flea Market at 4th and Washington Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event coordinators posted flyers throughout the neighborhood and advertisements in the mail as well as over the internet to promote the buy and sell festivities. Their efforts paid off since the turnout was strong.

Fifty three-year-old Toni Soprano organized the event Soprano first coordinated a flea market at Jefferson Square in 2008. She used the profits from the event to aid the newly remodeled park."I get great Flower charm bracelet from organizing the flea markets," said Soprano. "I get a chance to meet people from all walks of life. People have come to depend on flea markets to subsidize their income in these tough economic times."South Philadelphia native Armando Press, a 15-year flea market veteran, said flea markets are a good way to get rid of things one no longer wants Tiffany Cushion Toggle bracelet another person my need. Press sold old-school music that included Luther Vandross, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin and Vanessa Williams. Throughout the event one heard him yelling, "Classics! Nothing but the Classics!" to attract customers.

"I have accumulated so much stuff I have an endless supply of music to sell. I'll only run out of money. I usually turn a $300 profit. Flea Markets are as American as they come," Press added.Jane Azzinano, 70, uses flea markets as Charm bracelet chance to socialize with people and help care for her heart."I had surgery on my heart in 82.' I've been going to flea markets ever since then. Walking around helps my heart."Azzinano said money is not an option when she sees something he likes. The 70-year-old once spent $70 on one occasion. "I have so much stuff I can open my own flea market. I have collected many African and Native American pieces," she said. Azzinano bought a portrait of Malcolm X on Saturday.