A big vintage flea market in Bridgeport, Connecticut, introduced that they are closing on the finish of June.
Mongers Market, which is situated in an outdated warehouse on Railroad Avenue, mentioned their final day in enterprise will probably be June 29.
The flea market has been open since 2018 after present process a years-long renovation.
“COVID threw us a curveball, but we reopened and gained even more traction. Everyone wanted to revamp the homes they were spending so much time in, and our Mongers provided unique and cool pieces to do just that,” proprietor John Hiden mentioned on Fb.
Hiden went on to say that the flea market has seen its justifiable share of parking points. That, together with the fee that comes with bodily maintenance of an outdated constructing, has contributed to their choice to shut.
BRIDGEPORT, CT – SEPTEMBER 1: Classic clocks and radios from Black Rock Pickers sales space at Monger’s Market. (Bekah Wright/Connecticut Submit by way of Getty Photographs)
“Even though Mongers Market has seen months of record-setting crowds, the business model as I dreamed of can no longer continue,” Hiden mentioned.
“At 62, the time has come for me to step back from the business and spend more time with family,” Hiden continued. “My hope is someone with lots of energy and time, steps up with their own dream and vision for a multi-dealer, 5-7 days a week market.”
The flea market options totally different Mongers that promote classic, industrial salvage and vintage objects.
They’re solely open on Sundays. Click on right here for extra data.
