Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market

This review and one star rating is based on our inquiring with a manager named «Bill» about possibly opening a store in their indoor store area. This man was so rude to me and my wife. We drove from Bordentown to Lambertville on a Labor Day Morning at 7 AM to ask about the four open store fronts listed on their web site. Bill abruptly cut us off «There’s no open shops, and there’s a long waiting list» We couldn’t have been nicer and we were pumped to hopefully open a business there — a business that would only bring people to their market (The nostalgic and recently resurrected Charles Chips & Pretzels) I said back to Bill, «There’s four open store listed for rent on your web site». SO we then inquired about outside tables and told him of our chips «NO FOOD !!» Oh, well excuse me ! Bill then abruptly closed his little peek-​thru window (how everyone has to talk to him). We were both dumbfounded ! I can NOT recommend any friends who in the future may want to open a store there after his rudeness. Bill also looked like he was possibly hung-​over. His eyes were blood shot. If he’s not the owner (but I’m assuming he is) I’d like HIS manager know how we were treated by him. The market sellers outside were friendly (and some helpful when we would just casually ask them how the market was and how we were there to talk about opening a store there). We will find a small store front space soon enough — and hopefully close by Bill; we already know the Charles Chip product and history will sell itself when we find our perfect location, and I just need to make sure ownership of the nugget knows (again) how we were treated so miserably by Bill. We will not be supporting (sadly) the entire marketplace from now on after his unprofessional attitude, so because of Bill, nice friendly sellers will not be visited by my wife and I again. There are several alternative places to do our flea market shopping and browsing and I can guarantee you it won’t be at The Golden Nugget !! Bill — start to treat people like people !

Oldie but a goodie.
Golden Nugget has been around since the dinosaurs and some of them have tables on Sundays (joke!). Like any flea market, some days you hit the jackpot and some days you go home with stuff you wonder why you bought. I like to spend a couple hours looking around and talking with folks, then we head over to the diner in Lambertville for a late breakfast. I really recommend getting there as early as you can, 9 am at the latest. I have never used the bathrooms there– wouldn’t dare– and pack my own coffee and snacks. Bring cash, expect to haggle a bit and relax and enjoy the experience. Lots of eccentrics and experts of all stripes! Lots of nice people, the occasional jerk, just like anywhere. Nice easy drive from Philly, about an hour.

This is a pretty decent market, no food to speak of really-​so don’t come hungry. Generally I find awesome stuff and have a great time. Recently, two of the vendors have been unspeakably rude to me (like you’ve got to be kidding me) and they are why the star rating is knocked down. One in particular, and he is always set up right at the beginning of the market, so I’d just go ahead and skip the first three or four tables that are on your right unless you wanted to be talked down to and overcharged for junk. Also, some of the vendors should consider smoking less cigarettes if they’re trying to make sales. I can’t even approach a table with someone chain smoking behind it, I also assume that all of their merch has been sitting in a smoky place with them too, and yuck.

This is a great little flea market.
I got a $ 100 gold leaf frame for $ 5, and a real pearl necklace for $ 1… Wow!
However, BRING YOUR SMARTPHONE and load your Ebay and Amazon apps because some of the vendors (who shall remain nameless) really over-​charge shoppers (meaning, they will charge you the same as you would pay in a boutique, even after haggling to 50% of their ask, and they will charge you MORE than you would pay on Amazon or Ebay).
I forgot to do consult recently with my Smartphone and paid exactly what I would have paid for a USED item as for a NEW one (with free shipping) on
. That made me angry.
ALWAYS check your phone with what you are buying against what you would pay for it on Ebay or Amazon under the «Sold For» listing. Be very careful.
And I really wish they had better bathrooms and kept better care of the grounds. The spaces seem to be deteriorating and need some repair, and there are numerous tripping and slipping hazards.

Have visited on Wednesday and Sunday in June. Here’s the deal: dealers come super early while we’re still asleep. Wednesday was sparsely attended by shoppers and some vendors started packing up by 10 due to low attendance. Sunday was packed by 0800, but not uncomfortable packed like nyc and parking was easy.
Surprisingly to us there was a change of vendors on weds vs sun. Coming from DC the stuff was very unique and prices were great. Vendors were friendly and willing To deal. More than a few stalls have $ tables.
What can u find? Basically, stuff from grandmas attic. Military knives, costume jewelry, vinyl records, books, tools, household knickknacks, some furniture. 1 local vegetable vendor.
If u take the time to dig, there are some neat little finds to be had. Will go back.

I have no idea why the reviews are low. I love it here. Granted, I was hoping for more clothing options (hells kitchen flea market in NYC is still the best location for vintage clothes) but the amount of treasures are is amazing. There’s outdoor table, indoor tents and even actual sheltered building. There’s also food options but it’s sparse. Skip the food and go straight for the treasures!

I have to give this five stars because although it’s not always a home run in terms of finding the greatest deals, the vibe here is amazing. My fiancé and I go every Sunday morning and it just feels like home. It’s about a 40 minute trip for us and this is going to sound corny but it’s the kind of place where you know you’re building memories with someone. A nice drive to the flea market — in a beautiful location — and then a fun search for treasures. The experience itself is well worth the five star rating.
As for the stuff, it’s a mix between older items that you could find in a well curated basement and really quality, amazing finds that you don’t expect to see at a flea market. I have my favorite vendors that are there every week — and somehow, they always have new, interesting stuff. I’ve been coming here for a couple years now and I promise, they really do have new stuff all the time.
Overall, this is WORTH the trip regardless of where you live. If you live in the central/​south NJ area particularly, this is actually the only flea market worth your time. Hundreds of vendors, experts that really know their stuff and a super cute coffee shop (with good coffee!) in the middle of the market. It’s even open in the middle of winter with the diehard vendors. I love this place so much. Also, it’s close to New Hope, PA and a lot of other antique stores. Perfect location for a really nice day out.

Made the trip from Philadelphia and it was more than worth it. I’m a kitchenware geek and you can find some really beautiful vintage pieces here, especially Pyrex. All the vendors were also super nice and helpful.

I sell here a few times per year. Would sell more often if I had the merchandise. It’s a great market compared to the others that I sell at. Most of the shoppers and vendors are polite and actually have money to spend. While I have to do some haggling here, I am rarely insulted by extreme lowball offers.
The only negative is the lack of sanitation. If they corrected that, it would be the perfect place.

I love this place. It’s diverse selling everything from porn to WW II posters to jewelry. It’s a great place to spend a Sunday morning (don’t go on Saturdays, it’s no good!) especially when spending the weekend in Lambertville/​New Hope. I found a super cute 70s ish (I think) vase for $ 15. And I almost adopted a Cabbage Patch Doll.
The only minus is the porta-​potties! YUCK. Also they really ought to have better snacks. I wish they had bathrooms in the indoor building. Also it’s GIGANTIC so if you have friends that literally examine every single thing (like I did) then go by yourself.

I am in love with this place. I have been to many flea markets and this one takes the cake.
There are SO many vendors. What blows my mind is that a majority of them and their things are actually great items. A lot of flea markets have junk! Not The Golden Nugget.
Not to mention the location! Such a beautiful, tranquil spot to spend a day antiquing.
Some of the vendors are a bit steep with their pricing, but I am always able to find a bunch of reasonably priced items.
There is also a bunch of indoor stores on site, that we’ve never made it into. We spend so much time browsing through all of the treasures being offered outside, that we run out time.
We recently stopped in to get a pretzels and a drink from a café on site. They also have food and coffee. Tables right outside to sit and have a rest. You’ll need it. This place is huge!!!

Great flea market to go to when you roll out of bed; put on a baseball hat and take that Saturday or Sunday drive along the river.
A lot of vendors set up at the Golden Nugget market. There are great treasures to be found. However, a lot of vendors forget it’s a flea market and their prices are a bit high.
There are some great vendors, like the key-​man Pat, he has a great selection of antiques, hardware, keys, cork-​screws, watch parts and a host of other rare and hard to find items at reasonable prices.
He supplies a lot of artists with hardware to help them create their steam punk or key inspired design masterpieces. You can find him under the pavilion.

Very knowledgable vendors which many interesting nick nacks you probably do not need. A good way to spend a lazy Sunday morning just browsing for 30 minutes. If you have nothing to do stop by.

I set up as a vendor once this spring. It was well attended early, with very hungry dealer-​buyers. Then later, just as the recreational shoppers were starting to circle, it started raining. For the limited amount of hours I was set up, I thought sales were OK, though the bargaining was unusually agressive. When I had closed up, I wandered around to see who remained — there was a good variety of used, vintage and antique merch. Some quite expensive, some in the $ 1-​$ 20 range.
They’re open Wed, Sat & Sun. Vendors — on Sunday, you need to call in advance to reserve a spot.
I generally don’t give poor reviews, and I’m not squeamish when it comes to the realities of our bodily functions. That being said, the ONLY reason for the one star is the bathrooms. Imagine what four port-​o-​potties servicing a few hundred vendors and a few thousand customers look like. There had been some sort of intestinal explosion in one rendering unusable. The one I used as a last resort was leaking out the bottom, otherwise it would have been overflowing. No sinks or anti-​bacterial lotion. I’m sure the men duck into the woods because it takes 2 – 3 minutes to hike up the hill… my first thought was what health inspector is being bribed to allow this to go on? And second, with thousands and thousands of dollars in rental fees coming in, why won’t management spend a bit to have a sufficient number of frequently maintained port-​o-​potties. Or even a more permanent rest room structure?
I’d love to go back, it seemed like good buying and selling — but I’ll wait until the bathrooms are upgraded.

Very diverse flea market, had a cool place with antique cameras and newer ones too. Bought a base guitar for my son. Lots if jewelry. Paintings. A mix of old and new a little hot in the lot without cover but very cool

As an avid flea marketer, we found this to be the most diverse one around. Eclectic is an understatement! The prices were reasonable and the merchandise interesting. Would definitely come back as something to do early on Sunday.

Golden Nugget is a great place to spend an hour or so. Even in the off season the indoor portion is well stocked with the potential for great finds. I recommend eating first (especially during the off season) as there is limited food available on site. Proximity to Lambertville, NJ makes it a good way to start or end a day of shopping. Don’t wear nice shoes! The outdoor area can get muddy.

WOW, what happened to this place?
This season is off to a bad start. There is now the sock and sunglass sellers as well as the dollar junk. Less antique dealers each week.
I hope it’s now going the way of Rice’s.(Remember them?)
Even basic maintenance is being neglected. The portable toilets haven’t been cleaned since, who knows when. No you don’t have a choice!
Trash everywhere. Driveways are mud puddles.
I really hope they do something before it fades away.

This is the best antique market in the state. I LOVE to go to Golden Nugget just to wander around and look at all the awesome stuff the vendors have for sale. I always find a few things here and there and meet a few interesting folks along the way. Everyone is super-​friendly. And I love making conversation with random strangers who love all things vintage and antique.
Definitely check out the vintage shop here. I’m used to New York City vintage prices, but the woman who sells here is way reasonable. A hat that would easily cost 75 bucks in the city costs around 10. And she is sweet as pudding.
The entire area is historic. While in Lambertville, be sure to see all the cool things along the Delaware River. Loved seeing the Johnson Ferry House. Loved knowing George Washington did some very important things near Lambertville. (Hi. Crossed the Delaware River to surprise those German mercenaries on the other side!) All these attractions are within minutes of the flea market.
Knocked off a star because they NEED TO FIX THE BATHROOM SITUATION. After driving two hours to get to the market, I always have to pee. But if you think I’m peeing in a port-​o-​potty, you are sorely mistaken.

Hey — one man’s trash is another’s treasure.
I have come here since I was a tween — when my granmother was still alive — and boy did she have a gift for scoring at a flea market.
You can find loads of jewelry, furniture, household goods (china and flatware, planters, etc.) old chothing and shoes (yech!!!) and much more.
It’s a bit disheveld — but it’s a FLEA MARKET a la Mary Fisher’s of the old days.
Hours vary seasonally, so check before you trek. (They are not open every day — usually weekends and 1 week day — at the time of this review it was Wednesdays 6 AM — 4 PM). Lots of vendors pack up by 2 or 3 PM though.
Bruing cash — many do not accept plastic but more and more do.
Also you can graba cuppa joe at the diner next door.