Ep 2. The 50/50 Flip

In this episode of Flea Market Flip season 11, titled The 50/50 Flip, two teams of skilled flippers are tasked with turning a profit after finding items at a flea market. Each team consists of two people, and they have a budget of $500 to spend at the flea market. They must use their knowledge of antiques and bargaining skills to find the best deals on items that they can later flip for a higher price.

The teams are given a limited amount of time to shop at the flea market, and each team member has different skills and specialties. Some are good at spotting valuable antiques, while others have an eye for design and can create beautiful pieces from thrift store finds.

Once the teams have gathered their items, they must head back to their workspaces to start the renovation process. They only have one day to transform their flea market finds into profitable pieces, so time management is crucial.

Both teams have the same challenge in this episode: they must create two pieces of furniture, one of which must be a 50/50 mix of two different styles. The other piece can be any style they choose.

The teams use traditional furniture-making tools like saws, sanders, and drills to create new pieces from old ones. They also use paint, fabric, and hardware to give their items a fresh and unique look.

During the renovation process, the teams face a variety of challenges. Some items are more difficult to work with than others, and decisions must be made about what pieces to keep and what to discard. The teams must also stay within their budget, which means finding creative solutions to problems rather than simply buying new materials.

Once both teams have completed their furniture pieces, it is time for the judges to evaluate the work. The judges in this episode are Lara Spencer, a designer and television host, and Eric Gorges, a craftsman and metalworker.

The judges consider several factors when evaluating the pieces, including creativity, craftsmanship, and profitability. The team with the highest combined score from the judges wins the competition and takes home a cash prize.

Overall, this episode of Flea Market Flip season 11 offers an exciting glimpse into the world of furniture flipping. It is a great example of how creative thinking and hard work can turn old, discarded items into beautiful and profitable pieces of furniture.