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Paul’s blog has a lot of good advice on this. At flea markets, take your time to ensure things are complete and undamaged, but don’t be deterred by a little dirt or surface rust. Most sellers won’t be offended if you haggle a bit on the price.
http://paulsellers.com/2012/08/buying-good-tools-cheap-or-cheaper/
http://paulsellers.com/2012/09/buying-good-tools-cheap-introducing-the-hand-saws/
http://paulsellers.com/2012/09/buying-good-tools-cheap-smoothing-planes/
http://paulsellers.com/2011/12/my-essential-tools/