One of the more pleasant aspects of being a trader a busy commercial market is discussing the vagaries of life with fellow stallholders. Over the years you get to know who is passionate about what they are selling, their enthusiasm and attention to detail spilling over to the customers that stop to admire.
A case example is a business that goes by the name of Nautical Replicas.

Run by Greg and Sue Smith, it specializes in gifts with a nautical theme.

If you stop by the stall on a typical day, you will likely hear Greg discussing the finer points of a particular replica sailing ship. The customer may be observed contemplating a purchase wile thumbing through one of the dog eared ancient mariner manuals laid out neatly on the stall. The public are encouraged to ask questions regarding a particular model on display because the management understands that a happy customer is a repeat customer.
If you are into sailing vessels and want to see what is on offer: Click here.
http://www.nauticalreplicas.com

Thai Food. Roadside Service

Thai Food is famous for its spicy flavor.

Street vendors serve small portions by Western standards but low overheads mean cheap prices and you can purchase a couple of courses for about 60 baht. Two serves of different
dishes will fill the spot for an average Westerner.

Bargain Markets Make A Comeback

Public markets are making an unprecedented comeback across North America. You see signs of this almost everywhere. Perhaps a new farmers market has opened somewhere in your neighborhood over the past few years, or maybe a nearby street is now bustling with small vendors selling their wares. Even more remarkable, this revival of interest in public markets flies in the face of widely accepted notions that we are moving inexorably towards a landscape dominated by big box stores and fast food chains.

Steve Davies argues that public markets are making a comeback and that America's future may be small vendors as much as big boxes.


Source: Project For Public Spaces, Sep 25, 2005
Full Story: The Great Revival of Public Markets