Long Beach Hi-Performance Swap Meet — Attraction in Long Beach

Went today at 1135am and after I paid $10 and walked inside, I saw that about 25 vendors were open for business - all other vendors were either gone or packing their trucks so I spoke to Jason about a refund or ticket for next show and he callously accused me of trying to get in free. I tried to complain to organizer’s phone contact but ends up Jason calls me and exhibited the same callous -I want your money attitude.

Suffice to say I will never go there again and I suggest you either go early or go to Pomona Instead. It’s like going to a concert that the staff knows is ending early, and unbeknownst to you - they still collect your entry money. The staff should know better and at least tell customers only few vendors left so customers can decide to still pay or not enter - if I knew this I won’t even go in for free.

Very unprofessional operation and Jason is very unprofessional. I feel validated when I read similar comments about this Long Beach Swap meet.

BEWARE- it’s like flushing $10...

Willing to delete post Review & suggestion Know what parts and the measurements of the items you are looking for and keep your eyes moving ~ it's likely there and could take two rounds of scanning to find an isolated hidden gem.

Ideally bring a backpack for all the loot, and don't forget one of those plastic "Screw & Bolt Measuring Gauges" and maybe also a small ruler just in case. It will help to avoid second guessing and missing out or getting the wrong part.

In my experience, there are few hyperbike parts, but plenty of other candy to keep the mind busy and daydreaming. So why jump on those unique items? There was a sweet beach cruiser that I found early morning, I started walking about 100 feet and was just about to turn around ~ too late, next thing I know a dude is proudly finishing up his transaction. Moral of the story: if you find something that you really want, GO FOR IT! The attendees are on the hunt and if they see it, they will buy it, afterall its a swapmeet.

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Good Swapmeet not to small or big. Get there early when it opens to find good used items. If you do not like entrance crown go an hour or two after opening and most of the time no lines and up front closer entrance parking as the early birds leave. Free parking and $10 entrance. There are coffee and food places near by within a mile or so that are open early. If really crowded you can start from far end of Swapmeet and work your way to front. There is also a car corral for cars that are for sale or shoe. Fun quick Swapmeet with new and used auto...