Ep 4. City vs. Country
- TV-G
- June 28, 2015
- 21 min
In season 5 episode 4 of "Flea Market Flip," titled "City vs. Country," the contestants are tasked with finding and flipping items that represent both urban and rural lifestyles. They must visit a flea market in the city and a rural farm auction to find their pieces.
First up is Team City, consisting of Chris and Jill. They find a vintage metal desk at the city flea market that they plan to turn into a bar cart. They also pick up an old metal toy semi-truck that they hope to turn into unique wall art. At the farm auction, they pick up an old rusted milk machine that they plan to turn into a coffee table.
Next is Team Country, made up of Loretta and Jason. At the city flea market, they find an old wooden bench that they hope to turn into a farmhouse-style coffee table. They also find an old gas can that they want to turn into a lamp. At the farm auction, they pick up an old tractor seat that they plan to turn into a stool.
Both teams set to work on their items, using various techniques such as sanding, painting, and distressing to give them new life. They also incorporate additional elements such as wooden planks and metal accents to give their pieces a unique touch.
After a long day of work, the teams present their finished products to the judges. Team City's bar cart impresses the judges with its sleek design and functionality, but their wall art falls a bit short. The judges also appreciate the unique design of their milk machine coffee table, but note that it may not be practical for everyday use.
Team Country's farmhouse coffee table impresses with its rustic charm and attention to detail, and their gas can lamp is also well-received. The judges are a bit more critical of their tractor seat stool, noting some stability issues.
In the end, the judges declare Team Country the winners of this city vs. country challenge. Loretta and Jason are thrilled with their victory and take home the $5,000 prize.
Overall, this episode highlights the importance of creativity and resourcefulness in flipping items, as well as the diverse and unique opportunities available in different types of markets.
