My secret place to shop that weekend is at the German Village in Columbus, OH on Saturday - a very large neighborhood garage sale event - village valuables is the name of the event, and it always is scheduled on the weekend of the Springfield Extravaganza. I have found some glasses and lots of other items, including collectibles and also lots of books, and normal household things, there. Very large sale area, with lots of people selling. There is also usually a charity race Race for the Cure that can be in the area and affect traffic, so be aware of that (only affecting traffic at the Sat German Village - NOT near the club motel or Springfield flea mkt). There are 2 nice Antique malls in Springfield, and at least 2 nice Ant. Malls in Columbus, one downtown near German Village and one on far East side of Columbus, called Heritage Square I think.
I always have a good time, and bring my wife Mary when she can come so we can go to other interesting places in Columbus, and on the way there and back. Part of the fun is going to places, shops, etc on the way - I found several great glasses on the trips there and back.
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