Ascarate Flea Market — Local services in El Paso

Come here once a month to see anything is new here but mostly same sellers but they do get new or different selection items. It’s a hit or miss for me if I see something worth getting or just let someone else get it. Depends what weekend day you go (Saturday or Sunday) it gets packed after 9pm and you maybe lucky if you find a parallel parking spot on the street outside the market area. If you can’t find parking at the street, you have to park in the dirt parking lot in the back which can be narrow. Don’t mind leaving empty handing and just walking around to see each sellers gallery. Nonetheless I see a lot of tent selling power tools more than my swapmeet back in Hawaii and most of the tent price is cheaper than Hawaii too. Love whoever’s selling that blue off...

I went with a friend of mine. I used to go to the Fox plaza swap meet but since he was going to ascarate, I figured I would try a different place. As it turns out there are lots of deals and stuff to buy there. Prices are pretty reasonable. The only negative if any is that there are so many people that go that it's hard to find parking. Otherwise this would be a five star review. They start to shut down at close to 1pm so get there early. Also, as they start to shut down some vendors will give stuff away because they don't want to have to pack it up again. So be listening for that. I picked up a free computer monitor and some cables that I could use...

"El tiradero" "la pulga" this place goes by many names. People pay a fee for a spot. They can then set up a mini shop and sell. You can find fresh produce, used electronics, clothing, shows, jewelry, home goods, mattresses, vehicles, you name it, someone has tried to sell it here or is currently selling it here. I will upload pictures of my treasures I found today. I purchased two Franklin Heirloom porcelain dolls. Each one in its original box with original wrapping. One was a bit stained and both are covered in dust and dirt. I paid $5 for each! Just a good find during my...