For Sale Mercado de Pulgas - A place to buy old things for the house!!

[BenArg]

Huge sheds with stores that offer old things, ideal now that vinyls have become fashionable, there is material from demolition of old houses and furniture recovered almost new, you can find paintings, glassware, old machines and much more, there is a public restroom. In many stores there are no people to attend.
Last time there was a fair of vegan stalls in the parking area, offering a wide variety of food.

As a market is excellent, there are lots of stalls, lots of variety of antiques of all kinds and styles. It really stands out in that sense. The problem is that as a "flea market" its prices are high, since most businesses (if not all) sell at antique prices, so looking for quality at a good price is not always possible. But to go for a walk and see unique objects, it is a good option.

Mercado de Pulgas | Buenos Aires Ciudad - Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Conocé el histórico mercado de antigüedades de los barrios de Palermo y Colegiales.

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[TareantelaNapo]

There I got some Italian antiques that I left at home in Argentina. You made me remember that my next trip I will take another suitcase to carry some of these things!!!

 

[TripMe]

It is a nice place to visit if you like old things. You can find everything from furniture to machines or antique toys and buy them! In this place I bought some decorations for my desk.

 

[AmirJacks]

There I got some Italian antiques that I left at home in Argentina. You made me remember that my next trip I will take another suitcase to carry some of these things!!!

Yes, there is a lot of old stuff. When I went there I bought some decorations like chandeliers, chandelier and furniture. With that I decorated the house in Argentina.

Some of the products are refurbished and in good condition, others like the chandeliers I had to send it to clean because they were very dirty.

I recommend it if you want to put together a vintage decoration or some specific things like I did!

 

[CarolineTrip]

The best place to find antique relics or antique decorations. In this market you can find from paintings or jewelry to furniture and decorations.

 

[CeciEres]

I found this profile that shows all the exxclusive things that the market has to offer.

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[TripMe]

I found this profile that shows all the exxclusive things that the market has to offer.

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Very nice profile shows everything in the flea market in a fun way!!!!

 

[ArtmikeGG]

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It is like a person who shows the most interesting things about the place and the price! Great for people who want to buy or tour the place!!!

 

[Miriam145]

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I had not seen this site review. I always pass by to see the old and rare things that are all over the place. If you are residents of Argentina or are staying for a long time I recommend going once a month because usually every month they change the things they show.

 

[Sunny]

Husband and I finally went to the Mercado de las Pulgas in Palermo the other day. I hadn't seen this thread, just found it now, and have to disagree with what people reported here.

We took the time to check every shop and, with two exceptions, we found the place disappointing.

The place is filled with very old furniture, some of it in really bad shape. For example, many chairs and sofas needed reupholstery. We saw lots and lots of dining sets, tables, desks, screens, some in very good shape, but most were from the '40s - '50s and very large pieces.

A couple of shops sell paintings and rugs with very limited selection, there's a shop that has a lot of chandeliers in great shape (clean and with all pieces intact). A really cool guy owns a nice metal text and ad sign shop, And old knickknack galore all over the mercado.

Most shopkeepers do not bother to put prices on the merchandise and the few that do, price everything in dollars.

On a Wednesday, around 4:00 PM, we were the only people checking out the place.

 

[Flamingo]

Husband and I finally went to the Mercado de las Pulgas in Palermo the other day. I hadn't seen this thread, just found it now, and have to disagree with what people reported here.

We took the time to check every shop and, with two exceptions, we found the place disappointing.

The place is filled with very old furniture, some of it in really bad shape. For example, many chairs and sofas needed reupholstery. We saw lots and lots of dining sets, tables, desks, screens, some in very good shape, but most were from the '40s - '50s and very large pieces.

A couple of shops sell paintings and rugs with very limited selection, there's a shop that has a lot of chandeliers in great shape (clean and with all pieces intact). A really cool guy owns a nice metal text and ad sign shop, And old knickknack galore all over the mercado.

Most shopkeepers do not bother to put prices on the merchandise and the few that do, price everything in dollars.

On a Wednesday, around 4:00 PM, we were the only people checking out the place.

This place is definitely hit or miss. I think for the majority it would be appealing. Only for people that like older things that they are willing to refurbish. The lights sometimes are nice but it's an older style than what many like today. Some friends renovated an apartment that was an old French apartment and found some nice lights and chandeliers as you noted @Sunny.

It didn't use to price in USD but I heard lately they do. Probably most won't find it too interesting.

 

[Sunny]

This place is definitely hit or miss. I think for the majority it would be appealing. Only for people that like older things that they are willing to refurbish. The lights sometimes are nice but it's an older style than what many like today. Some friends renovated an apartment that was an old French apartment and found some nice lights and chandeliers as you noted @Sunny.

It didn't use to price in USD but I heard lately they do. Probably most won't find it too interesting.

Have you been to better places? How about the one in San Telmo?

 

[Wally]

Husband and I finally went to the Mercado de las Pulgas in Palermo the other day. I hadn't seen this thread, just found it now, and have to disagree with what people reported here.

We took the time to check every shop and, with two exceptions, we found the place disappointing.

The place is filled with very old furniture, some of it in really bad shape. For example, many chairs and sofas needed reupholstery. We saw lots and lots of dining sets, tables, desks, screens, some in very good shape, but most were from the '40s - '50s and very large pieces.

A couple of shops sell paintings and rugs with very limited selection, there's a shop that has a lot of chandeliers in great shape (clean and with all pieces intact). A really cool guy owns a nice metal text and ad sign shop, And old knickknack galore all over the mercado.

Most shopkeepers do not bother to put prices on the merchandise and the few that do, price everything in dollars.

On a Wednesday, around 4:00 PM, we were the only people checking out the place.

I think most of these are junk. Sure there might be some hidden gems but most people I know only get things like lights as they have older apartment and don't want modern. One thing I hate about it is no prices and they will ask prices based on how much they think they can get. I went once and the price was double what my wife asked the same day. (Wife is a Porteña and I'm a gringo).

Have you been to better places? How about the one in San Telmo?

San Telmo has some higher end stuff but some of the prices are astronomical and not realistic what they are asking for.

 

[Sunny]

One thing I hate about it is no prices and they will ask prices based on how much they think they can get. I went once and the price was double what my wife asked the same day.

Like the verduleros. 😡 We've decided not to buy from places with no prices in sight.

 

[Spend Thrift]

Like the verduleros. 😡 We've decided not to buy from places with no prices in sight.

Exactly!! The verduleros do the same thing that don't post prices. I went and my assistant went and they quoted 2 totally different prices! I like to do my own shopping but it can be frustrating to see this sort of thing. Some locals have no concept of repeat business. Not all, many are very nice and I go daily instead of buying for the week but I don't like when they have a two tier pricing system. One for locals and one for expats.

 

[Betsy Ross]

Exactly!! The verduleros do the same thing that don't post prices. I went and my assistant went and they quoted 2 totally different prices! I like to do my own shopping but it can be frustrating to see this sort of thing. Some locals have no concept of repeat business. Not all, many are very nice and I go daily instead of buying for the week but I don't like when they have a two tier pricing system. One for locals and one for expats.

This unfortunately happens here and I have found the worse the economy is the worse some of these places are. I know inflation happens and prices can change but I've had the same thing even at places I trust when I have family in town and I send them. Sometimes they will offer me the lower prices but if they aren't with me and they go they get quoted a higher price.

Many don't care and have this practice which is horrible.