There’s a magical kingdom of commerce hiding in plain sight in East Rutherford, where treasure hunters and bargain enthusiasts converge like moths to a particularly well-priced flame.
The New Meadowlands Flea Market isn’t just a shopping destination—it’s a cultural phenomenon where one person’s castoffs become another’s prized possessions.
In a world of sterile shopping malls and algorithm-driven online recommendations, there’s something gloriously chaotic and human about wandering through rows of vendors hawking everything from vintage vinyl to knock-off designer sunglasses.
The sprawling asphalt expanse of the Meadowlands Sports Complex parking lot transforms into a bazaar that would make ancient merchants nod in approval…