We call ourselves “Marketplace,” so part of our job is exploring how marketplaces work, in all their forms. Let’s visit five markets, all in the near-orbit of this program’s world headquarters in Los Angeles.
Bring cash. Don’t be afraid to haggle. Oh, and stay hydrated. It can get hot out there.
For florists and other small businesses shopping a wholesale flower market, building relationships among vendors is key.
Even the pros have trouble with certain pieces of jewelry. But there’s at least one reliable way to verify what you’re buying.
Once a week, wholesale fishing operations in San Pedro open their doors to the general public. But you’ll need to get there early.
As in many marketplaces, getting a great deal at a farmers market is often the fruit of forming relationships with the vendors.
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