Golden Goose Flea Market - Event Center & Mini Mall

[BBatesokc]

Unless you like to watch two men hug each other on the floor.

Never been to an MMA event that was a Hug Fest. Pretty much mostly their time is spent going toe-to-toe. I've never seen more hugging than in boxing. I used to go to boxing matches but minus a few seconds of action it ranked up there with watching bowling or golf IMO.

What do you call it when someone does something for money that they wouldn't do for free?

Hmmm, most any job out there. On my list I could also add, moving someone from one home to another.

[Thunder]

Thunder: I haven't read through all of this thread (so you may have covered it), how full is the Golden Goose as far as vendor spots? I stopped going to AMC when it dropped to only about 50% full.

Where is AMC? I can't think of a place with that name.

For the booth-style sections, I'd say 3 booths was available. Last weekend, I see 3 went away with one of them having 2 booths combined into one. One of the 3 was recently new, but gave up.

The swap meet, there seem to be a lot of things with some spaces available to rent. They will move out of that section into another section of the building, so the overall place for swap meet will be bigger.

I'd say 90% full with some vendors taking up very large space. Most current vendors is on the site, so there is pictures to browse thru to check if its interesting enough for the drive to shop.

Also, depend on what kind of things you like to shop for. There is a lot of vendors at Old Paris selling things that I'd like to see at Golden Goose.

And if anyone is interested to set up shop, my utmost advice is to start it out as a hobby. Do not set up your hopes of making fast cash and profit. Just enjoy, take your time to set up, plan, interaction with customers and other vendors. In time, I'd say a few years, to be fair, traffic should really pick up. We are always looking for vendors selling real interesting things and common/unique, etc, but to also have patience and to work with us on building back up.

Golden Goose is recovering from the 2009 economy, so we are getting there. A lot of plans is in place. Outdoor vendors, events, such as carnivals, etc, more to come.


My part, I'm going to be the only one to sell palm trees. LOL But what is more popular is the lucky bamboo plants, so I'm the only one with plan right now to sell them. I got a couple in stock and should slowly increase as each week go on by.

[Jesseda]

Hi thunder, it would be great to go to a carnival wih my kiddos, plmk when they might set up a carnival at the goldengoose

[Thunder]

Hi thunder, it would be great to go to a carnival wih my kiddos, plmk when they might set up a carnival at the goldengoose

No clue when. It just depend on the carnival people, availability, and contract agreement. I love to go walk around, eat and ride, like a kid all over again. :-)

[Thunder]

Jesseda, are you still interested in some beanie babies for your kids? I got some leftovers, but I want them out. They're all in plastic bags taking up space. :-) I was never intending to sell beanie babies, so I'd just like them gone. If you're interested, then just take them away. Let me know who you are, okay? Free. They're just some common animals, nothing special, so I don't care. lolol Sold some others, so these left are yours.

[Jesseda]

That would be great thunder, , my wife and i had a small collection we kept from the 90s craze, that we gave our kiddos, and our little ones love them lol (who would have thought it lol). Do you have a booth area up at goldengoose/or up there usually on weekends?

[Thunder]

Yes, I am a permanent resident there with my own booth. Have you seen my Thunder's Shack thread? My store is listed on the Vendors list. I am there every weekend. Last weekend, I was fighting an infection that involved extreme pain, so I was not really there, except for like one to two hours total. Sometime I make a quick stop to get something on my way up there. I would say sometime after 10am until 4pm would be best to see me. Whole place open from 9am until 6pm. If I am not there, then I am likely just around talking to vendors.

Dunno if they would already have these, but just take them away.

The only sets that I'm not giving away are the '98 and '99 teanie beanies from McD. I think they're valuable, so I'm gonna see if they sell or not. lol

[Thunder]

*sighs* I can not effectively advertise for Vendors on Craigslist, because some people seem to think it is fun to flag all the ads to death. :-(

[Jesseda]

i just read what you asked awhile back about traffic in 2000.. During the holiday time it was crowded, they had a garage area that was considered the outside vender area.. there was at least 6 candle booths in 2000, i thought it was neat that the labeled the asiles like street names. I took ny kids back there i would say 2007 or 2008.. it was pretty slow, a lot less venders then in 2000 and i noticed the added a space that you walked a couple steps up (which in 2000 that area was closed off). I remember in 2000 there was a lot of venders who relocated from old paris due to the violence and theft, and building problems

[Thunder]

Yeah, there was some bank foreclosure stuff going on, but this time, they managed to secure a loan to buy it out and starting over. The auto garage was used for auto parts, repairs, etc, but I am not sure what they will do now, just to wait and see what is coming up. This will take a few years to work on.

Wish I had seen the place back during the early 2000s.

[Thunder]

Considering on starting your own business? Do it at Golden Goose! We are looking for vendors with creative business plan to sell unique and popular products. More info are listed here >>> http://goldengoosefleamarket.net/rentals.html

Already set up shop at a flea market or elsewhere? Consider relocating and enjoy the cost of lower rent. :-)

Discuss anytime in person on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9am until 6pm.

[Thunder]

We are planning some events for July 2nd and 3rd along with Grand Opening for the expanded outdoor vendors.

Here is what I have received for now...

- Big Truck Tacos (taco truck) will be there.

What is in the planning...

Music event. If you are an artist...music bands...please contact me, so that I can set you up to reserve. We are giving local artists and music bands the opportunity to showcase.

Possible auction at end of day. If you are interested to be included within the auction, contact me to arrange set up and to get items ready ahead of time, etc.

Moonbounce/Moonwalk inflatables for kids. If you have one, feel free to contact me to arrange set up. Or if anyone know reputable local companies for rent, etc. Other activities for kids, such as clowns, face paint, balloons, etc. We are looking for people to do these things.

Possibility of firework show on the night of 3rd. May be in the work with a local church. We will see about this. If anyone would like to contribute, then that be awesome. We are working on permit and contacts to see if all of this can be done.

Another ideas such as Doggie Adoption Trailer, Blood Drive Trailer, Free Watermelon, Free Popcorn, huge auction, radio remote (?), and a special Kirby the Goose appearance.

Now, anyone on here have ideas? Everyone is welcomed to join the weekend celebrations. If you want to set up something, contact with me, just about anything, as long they are family-friendly.

Outdoor spaces available. Super low rent cost. Sell anything!

We are working on this now, so I hope OKCTalk can get together on this. :-)

Send me a PM or email at ThunderOKC@aol.com. You can also text me at 405.824.4078 and tell me who you are and what you are texting for at the start.

[Thunder]

Oh, guys, you know all those food vendors at the state fair we have during September. Where do they come from? How do we reach them to inform of event if they are interested to set up?

http://goldengoosefleamarket.net/events.html Posted and should be updated with new info the next few weeks.

[kevinpate]

On the music folk, are you assessing fees for them to come in and perform, and if so, at what levels?
Any specific genre you don't want at your event?

On the food trucks, I used to know some folks but I've lost track of them over time. I'll check with the lovely to see if she is still in contact with one of them. You might see if you can obtain any contact information for local vendors through state fair office or bricktown association office.

[Thunder]

I passed on those info to Jay. :-)

[Jesseda]

might try calling orr family farm, or maybe the old norman zoo, to see if they will set up some type of outside petting zoo, i think that would be fun for families, along with all the other stuff you mentioned

[Thunder]

This is interesting, because I posted a response, but it mysteriously disappeared. Posting again...

There is no charge, but the music must be approved. Come by on a weekend to drop off demo, if interested. Music such as crowd, rock, country, classics, and maybe newer stuff, but nothing with heavy beat or requiring lots of volume. We have nearby neighbors to consider. Just a friendly music atmosphere confining to the events.

Jesseda, I will pass that on.

[Thunder]

Late info, but I just received it this morning.

FREE, FREE, FREE WATERMELON by the slice!!!

You just can't pass up on this offer! Come on down for an enjoyable shopping day complete with FREE WATERMELON!

MmmmMmmmmMmmmmmm soooooo juicy! :-O

[Thunder]

It was a great turnout. :-)

Hope everyone enjoyed their treat. The next for sure watermelon giveaway will be on July 2nd and 3rd along with free popcorn.

[Thunder]

We have a new outdoor vendor arriving with ATVs!!!

http://goldengoosefleamarket.net/fourwheelersatv.html

[Larry OKC]

Didn't see it in the thread, but if Golden Goose is where I think it is, wasn't it a discount store of some sort that was in the Metro area several years ago (10 to 20 years ago). Something along the lines of Big Lots (had discontinued/close out items). What was it called? They also had one located next to the Dollar movies and Furrs over on I-240 & Shields.

[Thunder]

Never heard of a flea market having multiple locations.

Its on NE 23rd and Douglas.

[rcjunkie]

Never heard of a flea market having multiple locations.

Its on NE 23rd and Douglas.

He didn't say the flea market had multiple locations, he's talking about the former tenant having multiple stores. (Venture, K-Mart, etc)

[Larry OKC]

What RC said, sorry if that wasn't clear.

[Thunder]

Outdoor expansion was pushed back for two weeks, I think, due to MWC refusing to cooperate. MWC don't want another "Mary's Swap Meet" even though it won't be like that. They are trying to get it worked out. Also, still looking as posted in a post previously. If anyone want to set up shop, its real cheap to host outdoor (don't forget tents, etc...to stay cool) or inside the swap meet area.