KimberlySayWhat Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I went to Trader's Villlage for the first time yesterday. I was expecting to find original hand-made items, antiques, neat stuff, etc. and there were some of those things plus some cute little pets, but about 80% of it was pure junk! Looked like a big 99 cent store. Lots of cheap T-shirts adorned with Scarface, marijuana leaves, guns, $$$ and other assorted thug crap. What a disappointment and waste of time. Since I don't frequent flea markets, maybe I should have expected this. I know I won't be going back. I can't believe that place is featured in Houston's visitors' guides. "You gotta see it, you won't believe it..." Ha! Junk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Thanks for the warning. My wife is always bugging me to take her, but I've somehow always avoided it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I went to Trader's Villlage for the first time yesterday. I was expecting to find original hand-made items, antiques, neat stuff, etc. and there were some of those things plus some cute little pets, but about 80% of it was pure junk! Looked like a big 99 cent store. Lots of cheap T-shirts adorned with Scarface, marijuana leaves, guns, $$$ and other assorted thug crap. What a disappointment and waste of time. Since I don't frequent flea markets, maybe I should have expected this. I know I won't be going back. I can't believe that place is featured in Houston's visitors' guides. "You gotta see it, you won't believe it..." Ha! Junk! good shoppers know how to pass the scarface/marijuana tees. it's all about finding the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTrain Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Y'all act like flea markets and "hood malls" are the same thing. SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I went there once quite a few years ago, and what po Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Y'all act like flea markets and "hood malls" are the same thing. SMHthere are some commonalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasArchitect Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Lots of cheap T-shirts adorned with Scarface, marijuana leaves, guns, $$$ and other assorted thug crap.LOL, now that's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 LOL, now that's funny. musicman! Lets buy some of those Scarface and thugs tshirts for all Haif members to wear to next meet/greet. Fashion victims 2007 Can't beat em join em! Right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 musicman! Lets buy some of those Scarface and thugs tshirts for all Haif members to wear to next meet/greet. Fashion victims 2007 LOL that is sooo 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 You should have seen the huge Scarface paintings in those big gaudy, golden frames. What is with infatuation with Scarface. I see 12-year-old kids wearing Scarface T-shirts. Why would their parents allow that? Besides, isn't that trend old by now? I e-mailed Trader's Village and told them what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 You should have seen the huge Scarface paintings in those big gaudy, golden frames. What is with infatuation with Scarface. I see 12-year-old kids wearing Scarface T-shirts. Why would their parents allow that? Besides, isn't that trend old by now?it's just thug attire. ignore that crap. their parents are probably wearing it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I went to Trader's Villlage for the first time yesterday. I was expecting to find original hand-made items, antiques, neat stuff, etc. and there were some of those things plus some cute little pets, but about 80% of it was pure junk! Looked like a big 99 cent store. Lots of cheap T-shirts adorned with Scarface, marijuana leaves, guns, $$$ and other assorted thug crap. What a disappointment and waste of time. Since I don't frequent flea markets, maybe I should have expected this. I know I won't be going back. I can't believe that place is featured in Houston's visitors' guides. "You gotta see it, you won't believe it..." Ha! Junk! I've always go to Traders Village "the world's largest outdoor flea market." Traders Village have some very neat items there. I even found things that the mall sells right there at traders village, with a cheaper price value. You on the other hand wasn't looking in the right places. It's all about a bargin. Remember, traders village is huge! So, it's alot you will miss in one day. Every weekend the place is packed! I mean, PACKED! They have live bands, sometimes crawfish boil, cookouts, etc. It's a great place to take the family, relatives, or friends coming down to Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 It's like Tiajuana without all the Cantinas and Hookers, but if you look close enough............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwcre8tive Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 First Monday Trade Days in Canton is much better... and it actually is the world's largest flea market... I found most of the vintage furniture for my loft there http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 My mom goes to Canton once a year with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 You should have seen the huge Scarface paintingsJeeze! When did Al Capone become so fashionable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasArchitect Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Lets buy some of those Scarface and thugs tshirts for all Haif members to wear to next meet/greet. you dont have to worry bout mine. i already have my scarface shirt, although it's no longer black it's more like grey now from being worn so much lol j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Jeeze! When did Al Capone become so fashionable? Psssssssstttttt......H2B................Wrong Scarface bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Alphonse ain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I love Trader's Village! It's pure entertainment if you're a people watcher, holy crap are people ODD there. There are great deals to be had, but like a garage sale, you have to wallow in the muck a bit to find some treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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