For all of you flea market aficionados, have you ever rummaged through a local yard sale hoping to find a hidden treasure? Well the adage, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” couldn’t be truer when looking at this rare yard sale phenomenon.  Ten years ago, Rick Norsigian, a painter and photography fan bought 2 boxes of old negatives at a yard sale in Fresno, California, for a mere $45.  Thinking he may have found something extraordinary, he took them to be appraised.  Ten years later it has been proven that the yard sale negatives were lost photos taken by renowned photographer, Ansel Adams, and are valued at $200 million.

Yard sales, swap meets and flea market excursions are not only fun – they may turn out to be very profitable! Grab a NeuroSonic to help you stay focused on treasures and not distracted by trash and check out great markets.

Rose Bowl Swap Meet – Held the second Sunday of every month at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, the Rose Bowl Flea market is one of the most famous markets in the world, featuring over 2,500 vendors and 15,000 to 20,000 buyers every month.

Melrose Trading Post - The Melrose Trading Post is held every Sunday in the parking lot at Fairfax High School, where 3,000 to 4,000 attendees browse the antiques of nearly 200 eclectic vendors.

Santa Monica Outdoor Antique - The Santa Monica Outdoor Antique and Collectible Market is held every 4th Sunday of the month and is one of the best places in the city to stock up on antique artifacts, elegant furniture and vintage furnishings. Happy hunting!