ilove the laney college flea market but they should call it the laney college stolen bicycle…read moreexchange. Everytime i go there i see or hear someone fighting with a vendor claiming their stolen bikes back. Theres alot of that going on there, and i will say that more than once ive seen the rightful owner of a bike actually get his or her bike back! People are a trip! Sometimes they get their bike back untouched, sometimes alot of the parts had been swapped with a different bike (im guessing to try to disguise the bike from its owner), and they argue, threaten, intimidate and even literally go to blows over these bikes. Its like the cantina in star wars, bunch of freaks over there. It is very entertaining the same way that watching "cops" on tv is entertaining. Check it out! Wear latex gloves and be ready for anything.

A happy Sunday adventure I've never been to this flea market. Haven't been to one since Marin…read morecity's was closed. It was a beautiful afternoon just walking around with happy people.Some bargains some not so much but the fun is in the haggling but not much here everyone has their price and that's it . Lots of different things from clothing to tools to jewelry and household products and personal care stuff . Everyone was in a happy mood seems like a fun place to be . I hope to return. There s music and plenty of food if your hungry everyone is so nice .

Such tasty flautas! I really enjoyed the plate-- nice friendly service. Thank you so much!read more

Love this place. So many options and affordable pricing…read more They serve mexican food, chinese food and breakfast. They're really nice too!

What a cool market!…read more I stopped by Oakland Vintage Market last month to check out Pour Up Coffee's pop up. And y'all, I came for the coffee and stayed for all the gems! (The coffee was really good though, don't miss out on them either). The Market is located near Jack London Square, behind the building that houses Narrative Home Goods. There's plenty of parking around, you may just have to walk a block or so. It's also dog friendly event so feel free to bring your friendly dogs with you! The Market is outdoors with lots of vendors selling everything from clothes to books to kitchen items, etc. If you like finding unique, vintage items that you won't find anywhere else, this is the place for you! Come with something in mind that you're searching for or let the market tell you what you need. And plan to spend some time here! If you really wanted to, you could spend a couple of hours just exploring and enjoying checking out all the different items the vendors have on sale. We walked away with some coffee table books that used to belong to the Chabot College library. All the vendors were super nice and welcoming. Great energy and great vibes all around.

So cute I loved it. Walked around with my friends and got some great stuff. Something for everyoneread more

I absolutely LOVE this market, no matter where they post up... The vendors are always so friendly,…read moreand are really talented, too! There is a huge range of products available, from vintage items to really finely crafted watches and jewelry, plus handmade clothing and shoes - there is truly something for everyone. And there are also really good food vendors at the markets, too! Super fun way to spend a couple of hours, and the ones at Hangar 1 Distillery have cocktails, so that's cool, too.

A good find, next time I will come later and add a Hangar One Distillery tour on my visit. :)…read more Quality/Quantity - March to December, every 3rd Sunday @ Hangar One Distillery. Only 2 food trucks today, but there were other food booths - cookies, pastries, coffee, etc. Many different small businesses and local booths. Atmosphere - Indoor/outdoor event. Plenty of parking. Dog friendly. Live music. Service - All good, since they are all salespeople and small business owners. Price - Depends what you buy. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2017 @ your 7+ locations.

Quality/Quantity - Cool to stop by. I had a little time to…read morekill and was in the neighborhood. Not sure why, but at 1pm, most of the vendors were packing up and leaving...? Although the sign said the event ended at 3pm. Very few collector cars, plenty of parts. Was this a fundraiser for Alameda Naval Air Museum? Near the kids' play structure, there was a baked goods booth where all the proceeds went to Ukraine, so of course we had to donate. Atmosphere - People at the museum said that this swap meet is here only once a month, the first Saturday. Plenty of parking. A few classic cars, very few. Lots of booths for car parts. Service - N/A. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Wishing you all the best.

Unlike it's sister event- the monthly vintage flea, this gig is all about vehicles…read more Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, this swap meet has all kinds of parts and pieces, like leather motorcycle seats and cool logo things pried off old cars. You can find specialized model making tools (yay!) for way cheap (Dremel-type drills and vast assortment of carbide bits, clamps, tiny parts holders and measuring devices, to name a few) You'll see cool cars and motorcycles in the parking lot, and maybe some for sale. If you are looking for contacts in the parts world, this would be a good place to haunt. They also book special events like the vintage trailer show we saw yesterday. Awesome stuff! It costs 6 bucks to get in, but the Alameda naval industrial waterline scenery alone is worth it. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle. There are some food vendors, but bringing a picnic would be fun as well. Don't speed along the flatlands, though, the cops will git ya.

I have attended the White Elephant Sale since I was 12, and now at 26 I feel that the sale has…read morediminished in quality, quantity, value, and overall experience. The White Elephant sale has honestly felt very different since 2020. Before the pandemic, there were walk up donations, the warehouse was always full, and the March sale was still packed with treasures to be found. Now the warehouse feels empty even during preview, all walk up and drive up donations have been eliminated, and the March sale is advertised as a "clearance sale" because of how empty the warehouse is. Stopping walk up and drive up donations has seriously hurt the sale. The number of small trinket items to be found is much smaller than it used to be. While there may be costs saved by not having to sort through and discard items that are not sellable, is the loss of profit from not having those smaller items greater? People like me used to donate all the time to the sale, but now donate to thrift stores that have walk up and drive up options instead. How many other people also have a bag full of great items but are not donating them because pickup donations are the only option? I have also found that in recent years the staff has become less and less kind. This year there was not a single visit to the warehouse that was not met with rude or unprofessional behavior by volunteers. That is not to say there are not wonderful volunteers, because I have had great experiences as well, but the number of negative interactions I have had seems to be increasing. I have been accused of stealing, had snarky comments made toward me, and have been accused of price switching. It has gotten to the point where going to the White Elephant is no longer bringing me joy, and it is difficult to see volunteers act with such low levels of kindness. You often emphasize being kind to volunteers, but shoppers deserve that same level of kindness and respect. One thing that stands out when it comes to how empty the warehouse has been, as well as the general morale of the volunteers, is the changing culture of reselling. I recognized dealers from Alameda Point and various antique markets as new volunteers, which makes me wonder if they are partially contributing to the diminished quality and quantity of items this year. In the past, almost all volunteers seemed to be there because they believed in the mission of the Oakland Museum. Now it appears that some newer volunteers may be more motivated by making money. It also raises the question that if they are pricing items they later purchase, were those items priced fairly? Especially when their ultimate goal is to resell items and make money. In addition, there seems to be a lack of willingness to receive feedback. As another reviewer mentioned, it can feel like the organization operates under the idea that because it is for charity and run by volunteers, feedback should not be given. That approach is simply unsustainable. I attempted to provide feedback both in person and on Instagram and was met with very combative responses. This is confusing, as feedback is essential when running such a large sale, and experiences like that make me hesitant to return. I have heard from others that the White Elephant has been "cleared out" this year. Without the return of more casual donations, stronger screening of volunteers, and limitations on what volunteers are able to purchase during presale events, the White Elephant will likely continue to decline. As a loyal shopper, I truly hope the organization will begin taking feedback seriously and consider changes that can help bring the sale back to its former glory.

I've gone to the white elephant for years, 10+ to be specific. This year the selection was…read moredrastically different than previous years (I'll get back to this). Not only that, the prices were the highest I had seen. I included photos of some examples of what was priced super high in bric a brac (on your Facebook page the admin said to 'show specific examples') so I took photos of items I couldn't fathom being that high (even after looking on eBay to compare- the prices were just outrageous considering condition and quality). Not only that, but the selection on preview day (im usually in the first 30 people- and first to the department I shop) it already looked picked through. From what I understand the volunteers shop the sale before- but it's very disheartening and worrying when I recognize people who are new volunteers and I regularly see them sell at local things as resellers (nobody is saying you can't do that!), but it's more so the piecing together the lack of vintage and quality goods this year on preview, and the new volunteers, it's easy to assume there is a correlation. I worry that the integrity of the sale may be lost- and will only worsen as the years carry on. I know departments can vary year to year- of course that's a factor I consider. This is not a normal amount of variation- it's not like there was 30% less of something I have ALWAYS seen at your preview sale- it was 100% gone. And when I'm the first person looking- I know someone at preview didn't get it ahead of me. I heard from others who attended- even some people who didn't! They both said the same thing- white elephant was cleared out this year. Culture shifting about second hand and thrifting should be a consideration and something to keep in mind- the structure of this sale will collapse if it isn't. I'd imagine in the next couple years, the amount of resellers volunteering will outnumber the volunteers who have been there for years due to them retiring/ no longer doing it - and in turn will diminish the sale itself. I think how the preview tickets sold out in a little over a day vs a week last year, should convey how there is an increase in demand, to the degree that people will try to covertly get around it and 'ahead' by volunteering. Correct me if I'm wrong, but many new volunteers this year didn't follow through with their commitments after they shopped on their preview- it makes you wonder.

To the owner / front desk lady: Fix your face and don't eat in front of the customer while you're…read moretalking - This is basic etiquette. I had Zara, H&M, Steve Madden, J. Crew, Calvin Klein & even Kylie & Kendall clothing & shoes that I tried to sell. She didn't even take 2 minutes to look through my stuff. On top of that, she couldn't manage to abstain from stuffing her face with food WHILE STILL TALKING to me - rude and gross. She's much older too, you'd think she would know better. Don't waste your time here! Go to Crossroads for better service and better clothing styles. I just got $30 from selling with them today. Thanks for nothing! Also, for this being a consignment store, they sell a lot of new and EXPENSIVE things for kids. Honestly, I'm surprised they survived through the pandemic

I have been selling and buying here for about a decade…read more Tips: -bring in-season items -popular brands and current styles will help pique the buyer's interest -set items down at the end of the registers at the swinging door and leave your name -depending on the queue of people before you, get ready to window shop or take a lap around the block -when they are done they will call your name and tally up offering you 50% of the selling price in store credit or 40% in cash -buying is only weekdays now As a shopper, I have enjoyed spending the store credit and my own money at the shop: -expertly curated selections from infants to 8yos -new books and analog toys -gently used clothing - so cute and affordable -adult items are great too -organized and a little bit for everyone at every price point -also, FREE adorable gift wrap Service lovely and super knowledgeable on what is trending for each age group. They pay attention to the littles that come in and report back to the confused adults who are trying to gift them! I appreciate the insider info. Been a great spot over the years for gifts for the tiny humans in my life!

Tammie was extremely helpful throughout the entire process of liquidating our design warehouse…read more While we didn't agree with the valuation of a few pieces it was worth it in the end to have someone else handle the sale of all 100+ pieces we had! Thank you thank you!!

This is my first time at an auction house. I came here with some items from home to have them…read moreappraised. On the first and third Wednesdays of each month you can bring five items to be appraised for free. I had heard about this from a friend. Unfortunately the five items that I had would be considered far from valuable. This did not stop me from emailing her with a few other items I have at home. Perhaps I'll have better luck with these other items not pictured here. She was very professional and candid.