| Grayslake Illinois Antique & Vintage Flea Market | Kane County Flea Market (St. Charles) |
Wheaton Antique Market | Wolff’s Flea Market (Rosemont) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Outfitting a rustic North Woods cabin | Chip and Joanna Gainesifying your home | Bedazzling a rumpus room in kitsch | Literally anything, from vintage tools to Depression glass to seasonal produce |
| Admission | $7 | $5 | $5 | $2 |
| Frequency | Monthly | Monthly from March to December | Once in August, October, January, February, and December | Every Sunday from April to October |
| Dealers | 200 | 600 to 800 | 100 | 700 |
| Ratio of Junk to Gems | 1 to 9 | 1 to 10 | 2 to 3 | 1 to 2 |
| How Bored Will Your Kids Be? | Depends how deep they are into Little House on the Prairie | Not much for young’uns aside from the occasional vintage Barbie | They’ll dig the costume contest during the Halloween flea. | Plenty of newish novelties, like Pokémon cards and original troll dolls, will keep them occupied. |
Winner: Kane County
Fewer tube socks, more artifacts: Serious antiquers always come away with surprising finds.