Ep 7. The Battle of the Islanders

In Flea Market Flip season 8 episode 7 titled "The Battle of the Islanders," two teams of designers and furniture flippers square off in a battle to see who can turn the most profit from their creatively upcycled flea market finds. In this episode, the teams consist of two sets of Islanders: Victor and Danielle from Staten Island, and Linda and Tina from Long Island.

The teams begin by scouring a local flea market for items they can transform into high-end furniture pieces. They have a budget of $500 each and only one hour to shop before heading to their respective workshops to get to work. Victor and Danielle snag a vintage sewing machine table, old dress form, and a globe light, while Linda and Tina opt for a trunk, a pair of chairs, and an old sewing machine cabinet.

Back at their workshops, the teams get to work on transforming their finds. Victor and Danielle decide to turn their sewing machine table into a chic bar cart, using wood planks and a spray-painted brass finish to create a sleek, modern look. They also use the dress form to create a unique hanging light fixture and turn the globe light into a quirky vase. Meanwhile, Linda and Tina put their own spin on the trunk by turning it into a cozy dog bed, reupholstering the chairs with a funky, colorful fabric, and using the sewing machine cabinet to make a stylish new table.

As the clock ticks down, tensions rise as the teams rush to put the finishing touches on their projects before heading out to sell them at a local market. Each team has just four hours to set up their booth and try to convince shoppers to buy their upcycled furniture pieces. Victor and Danielle showcase their bar cart, hanging light fixture, and vase, while Linda and Tina display their trunk dog bed, reupholstered chairs, and sewing machine cabinet table.

The competition heats up as potential buyers browse the booths, asking questions about the teams' design inspiration and haggling over prices. Both teams work hard to sell their pieces and tout their design skills, but in the end, only one team can come out on top. Will it be Victor and Danielle's sleek and modern designs or Linda and Tina's colorful and eclectic pieces?

As the judges tally up the profits, both teams anxiously await the results. In the end, only a few dollars separate the two teams, making this battle of the Islanders one of the closest yet. With only one winner, the losing team must say goodbye to their upcycled creations, but the winning team can bask in the glory of their victory and the knowledge that they created something beautiful and unique out of discarded flea market finds.

Overall, Flea Market Flip season 8 episode 7 is a fun and exciting competition that showcases the creativity and design skills of some of the best furniture flippers around. With high stakes, a tight deadline, and plenty of drama and tension, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone who loves a good upcycling challenge.