While in California I visited a few of my favorite antique shops and malls as I tend to do, but I finally managed to make my way to the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. I had heard from many individuals that this was "the" flea market of all flea markets in southern California, so as luck would have it, my trip coincided with the day it was being held in January. Knowing full well what these places can be like I decided to go very early. I have to say that it was a bit overwhelming to walk through the market because there was so much to see. Vendor after vendor selling everything from kitsch to gorgeous collectibles could be seen for miles. These types of places can either wear you out right away or they can invigorate you to find what you're after. My strategy was simple. Look for anything in a milky green and quickly inspect it. A few pieces of jadeite did manage to capture my attention, yet I used caution with a few vendors after examining several items
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