Pickens Flea Market now open for public

PICKENS — The Pickens County Flea Market has joined spring in coming back to Pickens County and April 20 there were plenty of folks from around the region out to enjoy the sunshine and unusual bargains.

No matter what you may be looking for, it seems there is a vendor for every taste. From books to produce, to one of a kind items to, well, just about anything, if you can’t find it you don’t need it.

And some of the vendors have been at their trades for years, reference Jim Gunther. Gunther has been involved with supplying fishing equipment through flea markets in South Carolina and Georgia for more than twenty years and while you may feel your significant other has too many reels but you would be wrong.

In all his years Gunther has accumulated multiple storage facilities to house the 87,000 rigs he now has for sale and may be found in flea markets across the upstate and Georgia.

If fishing is not your thing, Charles Majors has a unique musical instrument he now builds, the bed pan guitar. And yes it works beautifully and is a unique addition to any guitarist’s collection. Majors began making the unusual instruments recently after a stint producing cigar box guitars.

Despite the fact the Pickens County Flea Market opens only Wednesdays and has no weekend hours, it doesn’t seem to affect the number of folks who come bargain hunting.

Even for vintage campaign buttons.

The Pickens County Flea Market has joined spring in coming back to Pickens County and April 20 there were plenty of folks from around the region out to enjoy the sunshine and unusual bargains.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_600.jpgThe Pickens County Flea Market has joined spring in coming back to Pickens County and April 20 there were plenty of folks from around the region out to enjoy the sunshine and unusual bargains. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

No matter what you may be looking for, it seems there is a vendor for every taste. From books to produce, to one of a kind items to, well, just about anything, if you can’t find it, you don’t need it.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_602.jpgNo matter what you may be looking for, it seems there is a vendor for every taste. From books to produce, to one of a kind items to, well, just about anything, if you can’t find it, you don’t need it. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Missing the 1953 edition of Country Gentleman? They’ve got you covered.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_612.jpgMissing the 1953 edition of Country Gentleman? They’ve got you covered. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Charles Majors has a unique musical instrument he now builds — the bed pan guitar. And yes, it works beautifully and is a unique addition to any guitarist’s collection. Majors began making the unusual instruments recently after a stint producing cigar box guitars.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_640.jpgCharles Majors has a unique musical instrument he now builds — the bed pan guitar. And yes, it works beautifully and is a unique addition to any guitarist’s collection. Majors began making the unusual instruments recently after a stint producing cigar box guitars. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Jim Gunther has accumulated multiple storage facilities to house the 87,000 rigs he now has for sale and may be found in flea markets across the Upstate and Georgia.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_647.jpgJim Gunther has accumulated multiple storage facilities to house the 87,000 rigs he now has for sale and may be found in flea markets across the Upstate and Georgia. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Despite the fact the Pickens County Flea Market opens only Wednesdays and has no weekend hours, it doesn’t seem to affect the number of folks who come bargain hunting.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_692.jpgDespite the fact the Pickens County Flea Market opens only Wednesdays and has no weekend hours, it doesn’t seem to affect the number of folks who come bargain hunting. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Campaign buttons from past elections are always a neat addition to any collection.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_701.jpgCampaign buttons from past elections are always a neat addition to any collection. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Confederate bills, cast iron pans, books, movies — you name it. If you look hard enough, you can find it at the Pickens County Flea Market.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_702.jpgConfederate bills, cast iron pans, books, movies — you name it. If you look hard enough, you can find it at the Pickens County Flea Market. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

A bucket, some rope and a big stick is all you need to create a truly unique upright bass.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_707.jpgA bucket, some rope and a big stick is all you need to create a truly unique upright bass. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel