If you are ever in the Savannah area and doubt you are in the Dirty South, make your way over to Keller's Flea Market and be reassured. Probably the biggest garage sale in the country, Keller's Flea Market offers a variety of second-hand and custom made products from the local community. At first glance, it looks like a shady place you would not want to venture, but if you glance a second time, you'll find it to be heavenly. Don't glance again though or you may never leave!
Just a little heads up: If you are playing the license plate game where you try to find a license plate from every one of the 50 U.S. states, Keller's Flea Market is an excellent location to spot at least 37.46% of them.
During one of our last few days in Savannah, Bethany, Michelle, and I made a trip out to Keller's. Bethany was hesitant, but Michelle and I made sure it happened. Definitely a wise decision.
Upon arrival, my heart was racing. I did not know what to expect. The first spot we walked past was a motobike/ four-wheeler shop. I was a little disappointed with this stop, but luckily we continued on. There were so many different places to go, we had a hard time deciding where to go first. Eventually, we made a decision and went into one of the barns/buildings/whatever you call them.
The disappointing ATV shop. Don't worry, it only gets better. Not sure if you could tell by all the flags, but this is an American store.
I was taken aback. My eyes began to water with the incredible amount of low-quality merchandise in front of me. It was a dream come true. Everything from naked paintings of black couples to Jesus shirts, Jesus hats, Jesus shoes, Jesus pimp canes, and big buttered Jesuses could be found at this place. You could even buy 10 toothbrushes for $1! Out of this world!
The locals also make their own merchandise. One man had his own line of redneck products consisting of redneck windchimes (Beer cans tied to strings) and redneck ashtrays (A beer can on a piece of wood). I to this day do not know how I resisted purchasing a redneck windchime. It blows my mind.
Funnel cakes, guns, puppies, stolen merchandise, VHS tapes, and haircuts are some of the other wonderful products/services offered at Keller's. But what makes the experience one of a kind is the giant cow statue at the front of the store with a cowbell reading "I heart fleas." Best. Marketing. Strategy. Ever.
Guns
Go to Keller's. It's beautiful. Did I mention there is a petting zoo?
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2 comments:
i have a redneck wind chimes but i call them the official UD wind chimes because they are made from beast!
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