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    Paramount Swap Meet

    2.8 (100 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bargain hunting at the swap meet
    Ray M.

    Cool swap meet though most vendors sell the exact same products. First visit in over twenty five years. There were MANY empty vendor spaces. Perhaps it was the cold weather on the day i visited or perhaps this is the way it always is at this swap meet. I still made a few purchases for items for my truck but I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon

    Face covering required (Sep 2021)
    Luke L.

    Paramount Swap Meet has been around since 1955 and it is one of the few swap meets that open 7 days a week. The marketplace is located in the same lot as the Paramount Drive-In Theatres. Free parking is available with plenty of available spots to park after 12 PM, but you can also pay $2 for a preferred parking spot on Saturday. Personally I wouldn't pay for preferred parking because it is just few minutes of additional walk from the free lot to the front entrance. Entrance fee: $2 per person. I didn't find anything unique for this swap meet. Whatever items you get here (e.g. construction safety vests & hats, kitchen wares, mattresses, soccer balls, detergents, power tools, various video games, etc) then you can probably find them at other local swap meets. Our party got here a bit late (1 PM) and some vendors already closed down before 3 PM. Face cover is required for entry, but not everyone really follows the rule so just be on the lookout. It's a-okay place to check out, but I wouldn't drive out of the way just to visit here.

    Crystal G.

    Driving down Paramount and I saw this was open. Sure I'll pay a dollar and go inside. I just always remember swap meets being a weekend thing but how fun! I did find some amazing deals. I got the coolest shirt for a dollar. That was awesome. I might make a routine of this. Get some exercise go on a dig -athon. Then carry the big bags of clothes all around the parking lot total workout! Win-win all the way around! This might be the only way to work out !

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    Isaura T.

    I've been coming to this swap-meet for years but now I don't go as much as I used to due to the fact that a lot of the things sell for prices similar to the stores or mall. I remember this was the place to go and get a lot and not spend so much. This last time I went I didn't buy a lot and I still walked out with having spent close to $70 and I had to watch what I spent money on because some things just seemed better for me to buy at the store and have the option of returning or exchanging. It's still pretty cool to go and walk around and look at stuff that is something that hasn't changed. I was surprised when I went they had a live band playing and there were taco trucks. Entry is $2 for adults. I get parking on Somerset, theres also parking on Rosecrans. Also I recommend going on a Sunday when there's a lot of stands, I've gone on Saturdays and there's not much.

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    Carlos G.

    Ehh your basic swapmeet standard vendors new & used tools,home/kitchen items,kids toys, knockoff gear etc.. Nike & Addidas shoes $25-$35 levi gear $20-25 buy at your own risk. NO FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDORS AS OF THIS DATE so be sure to come well fed & definitely bring a beverage or 2. Bathrooms are constantly being sanitized & capacity is enforced. PROS: -Plenty of Parking -Bathrooms are kept clean -Some vendors bargain -Some stands w/sports headwear -Plenty of work/construction clothing/gear Cons: -No Food or beverage stands -No skate/surf clothing -Little to none Sports clothing

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    11 years ago

    Tuesday's is the day you'll find good stuff. Parking is always crazy. Bathrooms are always busy and smelly. Food is kind of pricey.

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    13 years ago

    You can great thing for great deals. Good days are Tuesday. I love going with my mom and spend time with her

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    if your not from the area don't go!! not worth the drive! theres nothing special about this swapmeet what so ever! nothing cheap

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    Ask the Community - Paramount Swap Meet

    Does it open when it rains? Thanks!

    It opens and vendors may wait it out if they think itll go away. But if it doesnt , they will start to pick up .

    Are dogs allowed?

    No dogs are dangerous

    Is there a good selection of vendors on Saturday & Sunday's? Or only on Tuesday?

    The weekends are the ones with the most vendors

    Is it open today?

    Yes the operating hours are Mon-Fri 6am-2pm and Sat&Sun 6am-3pm.

    Years ago they had a special Day to buy fabric not sure if that is still on Tuesday or Thursdays?

    Tuesday behind food court

    What days is open?

    I work there and the best day to go shop is on Tuesdays !!!

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