Sometimes, when writing a review, you have to be honest so others can avoid what you just saw. This is one of those times. The Laurel Mall Flea Market in the Laurel Plaza is a dump. I'm used to Flea Markets and booth style antique places, but this was an eye-opening experience.
First, don't come here on a Friday at 9AM when it opens, nothing is open. Second, don't come here at all on a Friday as half the booths don't open. The interior is a mix between being overcrowded with stuff, water damage, and the general question of when it's going to be condemned. Large fans attempt to cool the flea market, and the hallway leading back to the former movie theater is blocked off.
Booths are located in the hallways, former storefronts, and former anchor store. Most have a bunch of random stuff in them, but there was a toy/collectables dealer, and an appliance dealer. The booths in the former anchor have to battle with narrow walkways and the massive amounts of water damage, making it a challenge to shop at them.
Parking in the front of the Laurel Plaza is fine, don't even try to go around to the back unless you have a truck or SUV, as the parking lot is equivalent to the surface of the moon. I wish the booth owners in here the best of luck, because unless I was a local who could be here in minutes, I would avoid the Laurel Mall Flea Market under almost all circumstances. read more
