Be in the market to spot a real bargain | Letter

Market trader Andrew Spooner says secondhand buyers should bear in mind the time traders spend sourcing and authenticating goodsAs a street market trader at Portobello market, London, I thought the trader’s perspective might be of interest regarding your article (Barter, bid and bag a bargain! Vintage experts on 21 ways to buy secondhand treasures, 13 February).Your guide is spot-on with the tip that, if you are a buyer, being polite and friendly is always the way to go. Also, if you find