Ep 3. The Legend of Rotty Cabinet

In season 11 episode 3 of Flea Market Flip, titled "The Legend of Rotty Cabinet," viewers are taken on a journey of furniture flipping and mystery solving. Hosts Lara Spencer and guest picker Courtney Quinn challenge two teams of contestants to find, refurbish, and resell items they find at a flea market. The catch? They only have a budget of $500 to do it all.

The episode begins with introductions of the competing teams: the dynamic duo of Holly and Sarah, and the husband and wife, Tim and Taya. Lara and Courtney give the teams their challenge for the day, which requires them to find and repurpose a piece of furniture that can fit in an urban loft setting. Holly and Sarah are drawn to a rusted metal cabinet they believe has vintage charm, while Tim and Taya stumble upon a wooden table with legs that appear to be falling off.

Both teams get to work, with Taya taking the lead on the table project while Tim works on an accompanying bench. Holly and Sarah opt to repaint the metal cabinet and add shelves, while also creating a few other repurposed items to sell alongside it. The teams have only one day to complete their projects and prepare them for sale at the Brooklyn Flea.

As they work, a mystery unfolds surrounding the metal cabinet. The team notices the words "Rotty Cabinet Co." stenciled on the back, but can't seem to find any information on the company. They begin to speculate about what the cabinet may have been used for, with Holly imagining it as a tool chest while Sarah suggests it could have been used in a hospital. They also discover initials and a date written on the inside of the cabinet, which only adds to the mystery.

While all of this is happening, Tim and Taya are struggling to finish their table on time. The legs prove to be more complicated than they originally thought, but they eventually manage to reattach them with wood glue and clamps. The couple also adds a pop of color to the table with a bright blue paint job.

When it comes time to sell at the Brooklyn Flea, both teams put on their game faces. Holly and Sarah price their Rotty Cabinet, along with their other repurposed projects, at $800. Tim and Taya hope to get $600 for their table and bench combo.

Potential buyers are drawn to both teams' booths, but it's clear that Holly and Sarah's Rotty Cabinet is the star of the show. People are intrigued by the history and mystery surrounding it, and Holly and Sarah have even printed out a backstory to display with the piece. Tim and Taya struggle to attract buyers, with their table being overshadowed by the competition.

In the end, it's time to reveal the winner of the competition and the profit each team made. Lara and Courtney unveil the results in dramatic fashion, with Holly and Sarah making a whopping $1,100 profit off their Rotty Cabinet and repurposed items. Tim and Taya, on the other hand, only make $400 off their table and bench.

Overall, the episode is filled with excitement, mystery, and incredible transformations. Viewers are taken on a journey of creativity and ingenuity as the contestants transform old, forgotten items into new, functional pieces. The Legend of Rotty Cabinet is not to be missed by fans of furniture flipping or anyone who loves a good mystery.