There's a vintage furniture shop in Raleigh called Father & Son that's pretty awesome.
www.swankarama.com

This area is not really a shopper's wonderland, although Hickory and High Point are a few hours away and the Mitchell Gold outlet has really great deals.

yes!
i would say well over half the furniture in my house is from this flea market. like the mid century sideboard for i think $60 and the old bench with handmade nails for $25. i got an old watercolored map of the james river from the 1800s there the other day for $90. this place helped me make the not so easy adjustment to living in raleigh and is a must see for anyone visiting.

i live in chicago, but my parents live pretty close to here. i have been there, and while unable to haul many mid-century furniture finds back in my overhead bin; i was most impressed by the availability of boiled peanuts here! i'm serious. i bought them because i wanted to see what the hell a boiled peanut must taste like, but i left wishing that this hillbilly delicacy would find it's way to my metropolis.

I've been to the flea market and was really impressed with the selection of furniture and hardware.

I'm so excited to see the triangle area represented! Having moved here recently, it's always nice to get some helpful tips.