FAQs

  • The Oddities Flea Market hosts events in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Chicago. And we’re growing! We plan to expand The Oddities Flea Market to even more US cities in the very near future.

  • Absolutely! We offer a range of sponsorship packages that include website placement, newsletter banners, and social media promotion.

    Please use this form or email us at info@theodditiesfleamarket.com for rates and information.

  • We’re always looking for new purveyors of the odd and unique! Merchandise can include but is not limited to, antiques, taxidermy, dark art, apothecary, natural history items, medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, home decor, and jewelry.

    If this sounds like you, please fill out our vendor application to be considered. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to those accepted.

  • Our team works hard to keep the lines moving steadily. Purchasing a presale general admission ticket speeds up the process.

    Please understand we may need to hold the line during peak hours due to capacity, we appreciate your patience and will work diligently to get everyone inside in a timely manner.

    To help streamline the check-in process, we want to offer you some helpful tips:

    ✧ Please have your tickets available and ready to be scanned. We recommend increasing the brightness on your phone and adding it to your Apple Wallet or Android Passbook.

    ✧ We do not recommend waiting in line if you do not have a ticket. This will increase the line and wait time for our attendees. Please purchase your tickets in advance on Eventbrite. *You risk paying more on the day of the event.

    ✧ The venue does not allow any outside food or drink. Please dispose prior to entry.

    ✧ No backpacks or oversized bags

    ✧ When you arrive please ensure you are in the right line! Please ask an OFM Staff or the venue’s Security Team.

    ✧ VIP ticket holders enter as the door opens and may arrive at any time throughout the event bypassing the general admission line. VIP is also granted re-entry.

    ✧ 21+ over, please have your IDs ready for the security team so they can give you a drinking bracelet.

  • Not at all, stay as long you like! If you purchase VIP admission — this offers early entry before General Admission hours and re-entry.

    Please let our staff know and skip the general admission line throughout the day. Enjoy priority access to our vendors' exceptional collection — ensuring a fantastic experience.

    Admission is allowed only for the date and time assigned to your ticket and cannot be changed after purchase.

  • Children aged 10 and younger enter FREE—no ticket is required when accompanied by an adult with a valid form of admission.

  • We recommend buying directly from Eventbrite in advance. *You will risk the price increase on the day of the event.

    We will have QR codes on-site for credit card purchases and accept CASH ONLY at the door.

  • Yes! Kids of all ages have a great time at The Oddities Flea Market.

    Due to some building restrictions, we cannot accommodate strollers and ask that guests plan accordingly.

  • There will be a PDF attachment at the bottom of your confirmation email.

    If you have any questions about your ticket order or confirmation, please reach out to the Eventbrite Help Center.

    Your email inbox: Search your inbox for an email from noreply@order.eventbrite.com

    There will be a PDF attachment.

    Your Eventbrite account: When you register for an event, Eventbrite automatically creates an account associated with your email address. Log in using the same email address and select “Tickets” from the dropdown in your Eventbrite account.

    The Eventbrite app:

    ✧ iPhone: Log in and tap the ‘Tickets’ icon.
    ✧ Android: Log in and tap the ‘Profile’ icon. Then find your order and tap the ‘Tickets’ icon.

    For more help, visit Eventbrite.

  • All sales are final.

    ✧ NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND
    ✧ NO REFUNDS IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO WAIT IN LINE.
    ✧ NO REFUNDS IF YOU DID NOT LIKE THE MARKET

    When you buy a ticket, you support all of your favorite oddities artists, and small business owners. This event would not exist without you.

    We do not process refunds for tickets purchased unless the event is fully canceled. You can however gift your ticket to a friend. All they need is the QR code on the ticket.

  • Due to some building restrictions, we ask that guests plan accordingly and contact the venue. Please ask an OFM Staff if you need assistance.

    Additionally, venues such as the Globe Theatre LA do not have elevators.

    If you have questions or concerns, please contact the venues directly or us at info@theodditiesfleamarket.com.

  • Yes! No weapons, please.

    We love it when our attendees dress up, but please be mindful that we will need to stamp your hand during check-in. This will help Security verify your admission.

  • Most vendors accept cash, credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo. Feel free to ask them and thank you for supporting!

  • We know that a day of shopping can leave you famished. On-site food and drink options vary by event. Please come prepared and stay hydrated.

Auction

  • The Oddities Flea Market hosts live, virtual auctions on select dates. We have a huge selection of rare and unusual antiques and oddities ready to bid live!

    Follow @odditiesauction and @ryanmatthewcohn on Instagram for advance notice and sneak peeks at our latest finds.

  • To participate, follow @odditiesauction on Instagram.

    Trolls/fake bids will be permanently banned.

  • Good news, we are accepting absentee bids for any items posted. Please DM @odditiesauction directly for reserves and questions.

  • ✧ By bidding on an item, you are committing to purchase the item at a bidding price.

    ✧ All winning bidders must contact us by the end of the live auction to claim their items.

    ✧ Bid prices DO NOT include shipping.

    ✧ USA shipping only.

    ✧ NO human bones shipped in Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee

    ✧ Trolls/fake bids will be permanently banned.

  • ✧ NO REFUNDS

    ✧ Payments are due directly after the end of the auction.

    ✧ You will find the instructions during the live event’s caption. Please state the item(s) clearly in the email. We will follow up for additional information.

  • US shipping only. Please keep shipping prices in mind when bidding. We will combine multiple purchases and save on shipping costs when we can!

    ✧ Small items: $12 - $20

    ✧ Medium items: $20 - $30

    ✧ Large items: $30 - $40

    ✧ X-Large items: $40 - $60+