We do and often the best place to get them is a market stall.
Hartlepool has plenty of them and we thought we would look back at markets and stalls which have graced the town over the years.
See how many of these scenes you remember.
1. The best in farmers produce
The Farmers Market at the Historic Quay pictured 15 years ago Photo: TC
2. An unusual buy in 2016
Sophie Harcourt of The Halloween Shop, Market Hall, is pictured in 2016 with the clown masks which were a popular item at the time. Remember this? Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Bargains galore in 2010
Hartlepool Outdoor Market was in the picture ten years ago. Is it a favourite place of yours to visit? Photo: FLR
4. All things bright and beautiful
The Bright and Beautiful market stall was in the picture in 2010 in the Indoor Market. Photo: FLR
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