A lot of us have that friend who is super savvy when it comes to shopping. This friend knows how to hunt for deals and always saves. One way to save is to shop at a Flea Market. Flea Markets may not be the easiest places to shop and some people just don’t have a knack for it. But, when there is a will there is a way.

There are some tips and tricks that make shopping at a Flea Market successful. Two ladies, Alex Bell and Shira Entis,have offered their expertise in a recent interview with NY Times Style Magazine. In the article, these girls gave six suggestions for shopping at markets.

1. Focus—Decide before hand what you might be looking for. There is no set schedule for markets, but these ladies prefer Saturdays when most vendors are out and about. They suggest getting there early when it opens.

2. Weather can be a blessing and a curse—When the weather is cold or cloudy less vendors set up for the day. Although this sounds like a bad sign, less people shop in this type of weather as well. This means that vendors are more likely to bargain and make good deals.

3. Dress the part—Vendors can typically sense a seasoned shopper from a tourist. Dress casual and don’t be too intimidated.

4. Listen first—Vendors want to sell their stuff, but not for nothing. Allow them to do the talking and be coy.

5. Be thrifty—Make sure you bargain and barter with vendors. These ladies hardly spend more than $100 a day at a flea market. There are great deals out there, you have to find them or make it happen. Buying multiple items at once can also up your chances for a better deal.

6. Have a partner in crime—Shopping with a friend can help you out. Two heads are always better than one and way more fun.

This small blueprint is a good game plan for shopping at Flea Markets. Try these tips out for yourself soon.