Lions Club Flea Market - VRE Backlick Station — Local services in Springfield

Back in the 1980's I used to sell at this Lions Club Flea Market when it was located on a then open field, I believe on Commerce and Brandon. It was an AWESONE place to sell. Back then most vendors sold new items. On a good day I would make $2000. On a bad day about $400 to $500. The only problem with that location was the weather. If it rained heavily on Thursday or Friday the field would be muddy.... and a few times the flea market was canceled. Back then we had no technology so you'd have to get up and drive there hoping it would be ok... I tried the Hechinger Dr location in the beginning for about 2 years. It was a late crowd but if you wanted a spot back then you'd better be there by 5:30AM. Everyone wanted everything for NOTHING. They didn't want to spend any money. They wanted you to GIVE your merchandise away. The only restrooms were in Burger King and they were NASTY! I went from making $400 to $2000 a day at the old spot to less than $200 on a GOOD day IF I was lucky. I finally stopped going there. It wasn't worth my time. I wish everyone good luck but this is NOT a good location if you're trying to make extra money to help your finances.. But I guess not a bad spot if you just want to get rid...

One of the worst flea markets in northern Virginia. The organizers have poor management there and the vendors can do whatever they like. There’s very little pathway to walk through to see the other vendors. Parking is a mess. Clearly there’s many signs that say no parking from the entrance and exit of the parking lot. It doesn’t matter those people still park there. Place is dirty and people litter everywhere. Very unsafe to drive there. Only if management can enforce and have better communication to the public and vendors. Overall I’d give this flea market 2 out...

If you had your work van broken into, this should be your first stop to find your tools. I came here the weekend after my truck was robbed in dc and found a few...