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The do's and don'ts of the Downtown Los Angeles Flower Market

For florists and other small businesses shopping a wholesale flower market, building relationships among vendors is key.
Poppy Askew's flower market faux pas: When you pull flowers out of a bucket for inspection, don't let them drip on all the others.
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Shopping the Rose Bowl Flea Market like a pro

Bring cash. Don't be afraid to haggle. Oh, and stay hydrated. It can get hot out there.
Among Annette Vartanian's top tips for flea market shopping: Bring cash, always be scanning and don't hesitate to negotiate.
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