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“'Priced to sell' - just the phrase makes me smile. When a dealer says all the items in his booth are priced to sell, he means he's tagged them as aggressively as he can to get you to buy them. Don't worry, though, I still haggle. You have to. That's the point of a flea market.”

Quote by Nate Berkus

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Nate Berkus is a renowned interior designer, born on September 17, 1971. He is known for his unique aesthetic and creative designs, serving as a design consultant for many well-known magazines and television shows. Berkus' design style blends modern and traditional elements, which are highly appreciated by the public. more

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