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THE MAJORITY of Americans believe that smartphone payments will replace credit cards and cash, according to a recent study by Harris Interactive. With mobile credit card processing on the rise, flea market vendors are gradually joining the mix of sellers using their smartphones to help turn a profit.

Phone Swipe, a mobile payment processing solution, was specifically crafted by North American Bancard to help businesses and vendors i n c r e a s e revenue. Since launching in 1992, the company has grown to process more than 12 billion electronic transactions annually for more than 150,000 merchants nationwide. “Phone Swipe allows business owners to offer their customers an expanded range of payment options, and allows consumers to conduct credit transactions anytime and anywhere,” explains Leonard Wong, sales partner at North American Bancard. Mobile payment systems are perfect for the flea market and swap meet industry because many vendors are constantly on the go, he points out. “They often work a variety of hours in different locations. Technology is something that they can use to increase their revenue.” Before another moment of 2013 passes, vendors should consider putting the following tips into practice.

LA MAYORÍA de los estadounidenses creen que los pagos con smartphones van a reemplazar las tarjetas de crédito y el dinero en efectivo, según un estudio reciente realizado por Harris Interactive. Con un aumento del procesamiento de tarjetas de crédito en el móvil, los comerciantes de los mercadillos se están uniendo de forma gradual a la diversidad de vendedores que utilizan los smartphones para ayudarles a obtener beneficios. Phone Swipe, solución de procesamiento de pagos móviles, fue diseñado de manera específica por North American Bancard para ayudar a que negocios y comerciantes aumentaran los ingresos.

Desde su lanzamiento en 1992, la compañía ha crecido hasta procesar más de 12 mil millones de transacciones electrónicas anuales de más de 150 000 comerciantes de todo el país. “Phone Swipe permite a los propietarios de un negocio ofrecer a sus clientes una gama más amplia de opciones de pago y permite a los consumidores realizar transacciones de crédito en cualquier momento y lugar”, explica Leonard Wong, socio de ventas en North American Bancard. “Los sistemas móviles de pago son perfectos para el sector de los mercadillos y los swap meet (mercados abiertos), ya que muchos comerciantes están constantemente en movimiento”, señala. “A menudo trabajan una serie de

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está en alza y, a medida que más proveedores de servicios entran en el mercado de pagos con móviles, la creciente competencia se inclina a favor de los comerciantes. En el caso de Phone Swipe, la aplicación y el lector de tarjetas se encuentran disponibles de manera gratuita.

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6) Use technology to help you add discounts to your merchandise. With Phone Swipe, you have the choice to do this either by dollars or percentages. If you aren’t sure how much of a discount you can afford to offer, install an app like Discount Calculator or Checkout Helper on your phone to crunch numbers more efficiently. The flexibility to calculate individual discounts may help you cope with even the most insistent hagglers.

7) Bear in mind that even your most app-addicted customers may still prefer a paper trail with their purchases. Mobile card readers can produce a printed receipt if you have a wireless AirPrint enabled or Star thermal printer, both of which are available on the Phone Swipe website. Offer every shopper the choice of mail or print receipts for every transaction.

8) Take control of organizing your inventory, and use photos from your smartphone library to help you. Wholesale suppliers prefer it when orders are placed online because they can send electronic confirmations and shipment updates, while also keeping their own inventory up to date. Take a tip from your suppliers by using your smartphone and the Internet to keep track of available inventory, orders due for arrival and what you’ve already sold. An inventory tracking feature is one of the lesser known capabilities of certain card processing systems, and it can be useful for on the go vendors.

9) If there is more than one person working at your booth, streamline your selling process by linking multiple card readers to a single merchant account. This will eliminate the step of compiling sales from separate people and will minimize human error. Rather than go through sales by hand, use a system that tracks every transaction for you and holds this information in a single database. Zoho Sheet and EditGrid are useful online spreadsheet applications, and at the close of every market, you can store your data in the cloud, using storage hosts such as Google Drive, if you have a gmail account, or Dropbox.

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importancia a la hora de rastrear las transacciones.

Averigüe si la tecnología que está considerando le aporta la opción o no de usar informes en tiempo real, especificar rangos de fechas y hacer búsquedas de transacciones individuales. Hay muchas aplicaciones de hojas de cálculo gratuitas disponibles para los dispositivos Android y Apple, entre ellos: Zoho Sheet, EditGrid y Zoho Reports. Estas aplicaciones le permiten almacenar los datos de ventas de su stand en cualquier lugar.

5) Dé prioridad a instalar su porcentaje de tasas por defecto dentro de los ajustes de su aplicación móvil antes de empezar la jornada en el mercado. Esta práctica le garantiza que la división entre las tasas y los beneficios netos sea clara. Si tiene este ajuste en uso de antemano, no solo eliminará el exceso de procesamiento de números, sino también facilitará el archivo de su trabajo administrativo cuando se avecine la primavera.

Algunas aplicaciones de procesamiento móviles incluso están configuradas para detectar su ubicación utilizando el GPS de su smartphone y calcular de manera automática las tasas impositivas.

6) Sírvase de la tecnología para añadir descuentos a su mercancía. Con Phone Swipe, tiene la opción de hacer esto bien sea en dólares o en porcentajes. Si no está seguro de cuánto descuento puede permitirse ofrecer, instale una aplicación como Discount Calculator o Checkout Helper en su teléfono para hacer cálculos de manera más eficiente. La flexibilidad de calcular descuentos individuales puede ayudarle a lidiar incluso con los regateadores más insistentes.

10) Be sure the system you choose is user friendly and that tech support is readily available. “Phone Swipe

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Over the last decade, the UV3 Sunglasses brand has been viewed by millions of people, Levy adds, making it an attractive product to sell at flea markets. “UV3 not only has a superior quality product, but it is also instantly recognizable. We experience strong sales across the country year after year, and many consumers know our brand. Our products, especially our polarized line, are ideal for sitting at the beach, driving in a car, sailing, fishing, any outdoor activity.”

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“More and more, eyewear is being used to emphasize a person’s lifestyle.”

Max Levy, buyer and product developer for iZone Group pricing upon calling the company and referring to this article. Also of interest, UV3 Sunglasses has a print shop in its warehouse and offers sellers custom point of purchase fixtures, as well as standard displays.

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to entering the wholesale business in 2005, Bachelder has a keen eye for industry trends. “In January, we got a brand new shipment in of a lot of colorful wayfarers. They were big last year and they’ll be a huge seller this spring, too. Wayfarers were popular in the 80s, and fashions that have been popular in the past seem to cycle back.”

The wayfarer style also is popular because people tend to follow what celebrities are wearing, he states, and they are wearing wayfarers. Neon colors, distinctive patterns, like polka dots, and add-ons, such as bows, will be popular for 2013, he adds.

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service is top notch.”

Another wholesaler of sunglasses is Sunny Trading, one of the largest and oldest direct importers of accessories. “We sell designer inspired and sports varieties, many with polarized lenses, as well as safety and reading glasses,” says Sam Huang, VP of the company.

“A lot of our customers like to buy polarized sunglasses in a variety of styles. People used to think that they were just for fishing, but we have expanded our line to include casual, designer and sports styles as well.” For spring, Huang expects retro and designer type shades to continue to be popular. “We’re seeing fresh takes on the wayfarer and aviator shapes, and new color introductions, along with the mainstream colors that are always popular.” The company has more than 30 years of experience and a 50,000 square foot warehouse, enabling it to provide a selection of more than 700 of the trendiest sunglasses under the sun. Vendors can check out the company’s website to see the latest products or to order a catalog. Sunny Trading wholesales its merchandise for $30 to $50 per dozen. “Our prices are a little higher than some of our competitors because of the superior quality of our merchandise,” Huang points out. Retail pricing varies by region, he says. “One style might sell for $30 in one city and sell for $10 in another.” Point of purchase displays are sold separately at reasonable prices, Huang notes.

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service. “We deal more with quality than anything and people are very happy with our merchandise.”

“The wayfarer is a classic that started in the 50s,” adds Anthony Masiello, president of Mass Vision.

“The Hello Kitty design, still a wayfarer, is popular with teenagers.”

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“We offer six mixes,” Masiello comments. “Our most popular brand is Louis Valentin, which is inspired by Louis Vuitton.” The firm also has a fashion mix and a men’s mix. There are around 500 styles on the website at a time, and the offerings change frequently.

Wholesale prices range from $18 to $32 per dozen, and sunglasses retail for around $10 per pair.

There is no minimum order. Mass Vision’s 15 different displays, for both counter and floor, are sold separately. The company offers three packages, which include a display and sunglasses. Retailers can purchase, for example, the 24 pair counter spinner with a mirror on the top along with 30 pairs of Mass Vision’s best selling sunglasses for $110.

“The wayfarer is a classic that started in the 50s.”

Anthony Masiello, president of Mass Vision.

In addition to wayfarers, retro sunglasses with color translucent frames will be popular this spring, according to Janice Chien, sales manager of PR Sunglasses. “Neon and different colors and finishes are big this year. I’m also seeing neutral colors coming back. For men, sports wraps and aviator styles with new accents and colors are very popular.” PR Sunglasses carries many lines designed for small kiosks and convenience stores, Chien shares. Retail markup is three to five times wholesale prices, which are available upon continued on page 46

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Boost Fuel Saver fuel packs with tear off tops treat up to 40 gallons of gasoline or diesel fuel. They retail for $3 apiece and wholesale for $1.50 each. The distributor price is $1, and when buyers purchase five cases, or 1,750 fuel packs, the distributor price drops to $.90 per pack. Fuel packs come with an optional point of purchase display, which holds 20 pieces of product and is sold for a nominal price. Concentrated half pint bottles, which will treat up to 640 gallons of fuel, retail for $39.90 and wholesale for $19.90, and the distributor price is $14.90.

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the fuel packs and 12 for the half pint bottle. Because flea markets lend themselves to sales of novelty products at reasonable prices, they are a great place to introduce Boost Fuel Saver, says Kelly Brooks, president of the company. “I’ve got a vendor in California who is doing very well selling our product, and independent auto parts stores are great sellers too,” Brooks continues. “Snow Auto Parts, in Lincoln, Nebraska, began selling Boost Fuel Saver in April of 2012 and product is being restocked every 30 days on average.”

Brooks came across the Boost Fuel Saver and began using it in his own vehicles in 2010. “After I used the product for about five weeks, I noticed my engine was peppier and had more horsepower, and was using less fuel. With soaring gas prices the past few years, I knew this would be a viable product for the general public and business community.”

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through a maintenance check and the cylinder walls have to be relined.

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Now, Boost Fuel Saver is approved for use in gasoline as well.

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AS FLEA market professionals continue to transition into 2013, now is an excellent time for vendors to evaluate the effectiveness of their business practices. Here are a few strategies to consider to ensure that you cover all of your financial bases and enjoy a profitable New Year.

Start by talking to a certified public accountant (CPA). Even if you don’t regularly consult an accountant, speaking with an advisor will help you discern a long-term strategy in addition to helping you organize for the next tax season. This additional perspective can help you prepare for everything from tracking expenses to filing tax forms.

Next, take another look at how you classify your business. Are you a sole proprietorship, partnership or incorporated? If you’re considering forming a limited liability company (LLC) to mitigate some financial risk and reshape your approach to taxes, this is another item to discuss with an accountant. In general, your business entity should reflect your booth’s revenue, which may change if you have operated flea markets for several years.

Insurance is one factor of increasing importance to vendors as mobile payment technology becomes more and more commonplace. Smartphones play a more integral role in the vending experience, so be sure you have adequate coverage in the event that something should happen to your phone. Equipment such as card readers and your inventory may need to be insured as well.

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Information stored on these devices should be backed up, either on a separate hard drive or in a data cache on the cloud.

Remember that filing quarterly estimated taxes and selfemployment taxes (SE taxes, Form 1040) are essential tasks for vendors. In order to avoid paying penalties at the end of the year, get in touch with your State Income Tax Department to be sure you have all of the necessary forms. Cross check

Speaking with an advisor will help you discern a long-term strategy in addition to helping you organize for the next tax season. this information with the SE Tax page on the IRS website.

Another important step is to assess your taxes from this and last year to determine if you underpaid or overestimated payments in previous years. Get your finger

on the pulse of what your booth has earned to date and organize this information well in advance of tax season. Keep a ledger and audit it periodically to be sure it’s up to date.

Additionally, make sure that you’re keeping your vendor finances separate from your personal expenses, if you have not yet done so. Whether you’re a sole proprietor or an LLC, it’s a good practice to open a separate checking and savings account for the revenue generated by your flea market business. Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet, an online legal document filing service, recommends opening a dedicated savings account into which vendors may transfer 25 percent for each payment received.

“This strategy makes it far less painful when it’s time to pay self-employment or small business taxes.” Akalp also suggests opening a business credit card, so that each statement serves as an easily audited trail of the year’s expenses.

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a flea market?”

Truesdale: “In our case, my partner and I kept our other jobs when we opened, just in case. You have to keep working hard at it, regardless.

We’ve been fortunate enough that people have taken an interest in helping us along the way.”

Editor: “Tell me about the process of becoming a vendor at your market.”

Truesdale: “Our vendors bring items in and we then customize space to their needs. If a vendor needs bigger space and we either have it or it becomes available, we offer it to them. If not, we also have shelving units.”

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Antelope Valley Swap Meet At Four Points 5550 Pearblossom Highway, Palmdale, CA 93552 Joyce Bruce — 661-273-0456 Sat. 8am to 3pm, Sun. 6am to 4pm, year round. Restaurants with great food and live bands on Sundays. Charge for space on Sat. is $10; Sun., $25. Buyer’s admission free on Sat.; Sun. admission $2.00 for general admission, $1.00 for students & seniors, age 10 and under free. Located: Intersection 138 and Pearblossom Highway. Visit us on the web: www.antelopevalleyswapmeet.net. NFMA MEMBER

Bazaar at Border Station 4570 Camino De La Plaza, San Ysidro, CA 92173 Alfredo Ripa — 619-690-1011 Open Wednesday - Sunday January through November, from 9 am to 7 pm. Special Holiday hours: December 1st through 30th, open every day from 9 am to 8 pm. NFMA MEMBER

Capitol Flea Market 3630 Hillcap Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136 Dwight Price — 408-225-5800 Wed. thru Sun. year round.

14443 West Whitesbridge Road (Highway 180 West), Kerman, CA 93630 Mildred Vitali, Owner/ Mary Helen Rodriguez, Market Manager — 559-674-8372 Office / 559-846-9172 Mkt/ 559-930-6146 Since 1963, open daylight hours every Sunday. Unique products specializing in the Mexican market place. Great food, baked goods and other specialties! Free admission.

Covina Mini-Mall & Indoor Swap Meet 422 W. Arrow Highway, Covina, CA 91722 Market Manager — 909-772-6038 Open year round, Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat. 10am7pm and Sun. 10am-6pm. Closed on Tues.

Cypress College Swap Meet 9200 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA 90630 Camilo Alonzo — 714-952-1847 Open for vendors Sat. & Sun. 5am-5pm. Open for shoppers Sat. & Sun. 8am-4pm. Free parking and admission for shoppers. NFMA MEMBER

DeAnza College Flea Market

4640 South Cherry Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706 Neil & Mitch Burson — 559-266-9856 Tues. and Sat. 7am-3pm, year round. www. cherryavenueauction.com NFMA MEMBER

City Shopping Center 2201 North Long Beach Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221 John Park — 310-639-2400 Open daily 10am-7pm, except for 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

Coliseum Public Market 5401 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94601 Market Manager — 510-533-1601 Open Mon.-Fri. 6am-4:30pm and Sat.Sun. 6am-5:30pm, year round.

43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 COD Alumni Association — 760-636-7957 Sat. and Sun., 7am to 2pm, October through May, 7am to 12pm, June through Sept. Over 340 vendors selling new merchandise, arts and crafts, plus a farmers market and food court. NFMA MEMBER

Midgley’s Country Flea Market 2200 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Limited Partnership — 707-823-7874 Please visit www.mfleamarket.com for days and hours of operation and selling information.

Mission Tiki Swap Meet 4407 State Street, Montclair, CA 91763 Doug Davis — 909-628-0019 Outdoor swap meet open year round Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 6am-2pm. www.missiontiki.com

Napa Vallejo Flea Market 303 South Kelly Road, American Canyon, CA 94503 Tom Harding — 707-226-8862 Sun. only 5am to 5pm, year round. NFMA MEMBER

North Hollywood (Lankershim) Swap Meet

Del Amo Swap Meet

Oceanside Swap Meet

2787 East Del Amo Blvd., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Tom Kim — 310-762-6262 Indoor swapmeet open 10am to 7pm year round 6 days a week, closed on Tuesday’s. One of the largest swap meets in the area with over 130 stores. Bienvenidos a Del Amo Swap Meet.

Delano Swap Meet 1835 Glenwood Street, Delano, CA 93215 Greg Davis — 661-444-7141 English / 661-444-7144 Spanish Open every Sat. and Sun. excluding holidays, 7am-4pm.

Elsinore Farmers Market & Swap Meet 279 San Jacinto Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Rikki and Frank Robles — 951-235-4770 Open Sunday 10am-3pm.

Florence Mini Mall 1438 East Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001 Mark Navid — 310-613-3737

7355 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91605 Bobby Ko — 818-765-8244 Open Wed.-Mon. 10am-7:30pm. Closed on Tues.

3480 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 Market Manager — 760-966-3160 Open Sat. and Sun. 7am-3pm. NFMA MEMBER

Orosi Swap Meet 41286 Road 124, Orosi, CA 93647 Theresa Bueno — 559-528-2288 Outdoor market open Sundays 2pm-10pm.

Pacific Foothill Swap Meet Citrus College 1000 West Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA 91741 Jorge Magallanes, Maria Diaz — 626-852-0030 Market is open Sundays from 5am to 3pm. Office hours for reservations are Saturdays 10Am-2pm, and Sunday 8am- 2pm.

Over 530 spaces and 6,0000 buyers. NFMA MEMBER

Pacific San Fernando Swap Meet 585 Glenoaks Boulevard, San Fernando, CA 91340 Vincent Rachal — 818-361-1431 Open Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. 7am to 3pm.

For more information you can visit our website www. pacifictheatresswapmeets.com. NFMA MEMBER

Pacific Vineland Swap Meet Fresno Super Mall 1050 West Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728 Mike Kim — 559-264-6498 Open 10am-7pm 6 days day a week. Closed on Tuesday. www.fresnosupermall.com

4th & D Streets, Los Banos, CA 93635 Rick Dahlgren — 209-826-9321 Open year round on Fri. 2pm-8pm.

Goleta Public Market 907 South Kellogg Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 Ken Krummes — 805-964-9050 Open Sun. 6am to 2pm, year round.

Imperial Discount Mall 10920 South Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 Market Manager — 562-869-9778 Market is open Sun., Mon, Wed. and Thurs. 10am-7pm; Fri. and Sat. 10am-8pm. Closed on Tues. Open year round.

Kern County Marketplace

College of the Desert Street Fair

1468 Simpson Lane, Marysville, CA 95901 Misty Castleberry — 530-743-8713 Open Sun. 5:30am-4pm, year round, rain or shine. Outdoor and covered spaces available. Call Misty for more information.

21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014 DeAnza Associated Student Body — 408-864-8414 1st Sat. of the month, year round, 8am to 4pm. Parking $5, free admission.

Fridays Flea Market at the Los Banos Fairgrounds

Cherry Avenue Auction

Marysville Flea Market

Corner of Ming & Union Avenues @ Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Derrick Odland — 661-397-1504 Open Tues., Sat. and Sun. 6am-2pm, 12 months a year, except fair time. www.kerncountymarketplace.com Be sure to visit our other markets - Big Fresno Flea Market & Swap Meet, Hanford Fairground Marketplace, Hosking Avenue Swap Meet and Tulare Fairgrounds Swap Meet.

443 North Vineland Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91746 Melissa Murphy — 626-369-7224 Open every day 6:30am to 3pm. NFMA MEMBER

Palmdale International Shopping Mall 2520 East Palmdale Boulevard, Palmdale, CA 93550 Market Manager — 661-267-6700 Mon. thru Sat. 11am to 8pm; Sun. 11am to 6pm; Tues., CLOSED. Holiday hours will vary. Spaces available for leasing. Please call for details. www.palmdalemall.com

Paramount Swap Meet 7900 All America City Way, Paramount, CA 90723 Darren Kurkowsi — 562-634-7927 Open 7 days per week- Mon-Fri. 6am-3:30pm; Sat., Sun. & holidays 6am-4pm. www.paramountswap.com NFMA MEMBER

Road Runner Community Market Place 2320 Forest Avenue, Chico, CA 95928 Marcy Reese — 530-342-4896 Open Sat. 8am-1pm, April - October. Located in the Butte College Chico Center parking lot.

Rose Bowl Flea Market The Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 R.G. Canning — 323-560-SHOW (7469) California’s largest flea market featuring over 2,500 vendors with a heavy accent toward antiques. “The shopping place of the Stars”. Open 9am-3pm, 2nd Sun. of every month. www.rgcshows.com NFMA MEMBER

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Tool Tethers Attract Attention THE RETRACTABLE Tool Tether, a vinyl coated 22-inch steel cable that retracts into a small container, secures small electronics and tools to the wearer’s bag, purse or belt. The apparatus comes in light and heavyduty editions. “It works for any number of small personal accessories like binoculars and wrenches, and lipstick and pepper spray for women,” says Andy Gorman, co-owner of AGC Enterprises NW, LLC. “These tethers will keep you from dropping personal items such as cell phones, cameras, flashlights or keys, to name a few more.” The product is available in 13 colors and

can be customized with a company name or team logo. Three models are available: one with a Velcro strip, one with a red and blue flashing LED “Safety Alert Light,” and another with a white LED peek-a-boo flashlight.

To attract attention and encourage sales, Gorman has created unique package designs for each model. Retractable tool tethers are designed to appeal to every consumer, from cyclists to construction workers, he adds. Suggested retail for retractable tool tethers with Velcro is $14.95, and each flashlight model retails for $17.50.

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percent discount, and while there is no minimum order, Gorman generally accepts orders in boxes of 25 pieces, which wholesale for $200 to $237. Flea market vendors can contact him directly for information and to place orders. ■ For more information: AGC Enterprises NW, LLC 7475 SW 82nd Ave. Portland, OR 97223 Tel.: 971-246-3571 Email: info@retractabletooltether.com Website: www.wholesalecentral. com/agcenterprises

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Raynham Market Goes Solar

New Market in Maryland

Find It Again Antiques and Flea Market is expected to open this spring at 410 East Broadway Street in Monett, MO. Owners Jackie and Janice Harris plan to complete a number of renovations, including the installation of central air conditioning and heating so that the building will be comfortable year round.

There will be an area for antique furniture in addition to from 80 to 100 four feet by eight feet booths. Rental fee will be $65 per month, plus a 10 percent commission on sold merchandise.

For more information, call 417-489-5056. ■

The Raynham Flea Market, at routes 24 and 44 on South Street in Raynham, MA, expects to complete construction of a carport with 800 solar panels on the roof by mid-February. The structure will provide shelter for vendors as well as power for the market. Operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, the market hosts in excess of 500 vendors.

Vendors pay a $10 one-time registration fee, plus $40 for an indoor space, $35 for an outdoor spot or $154 for four consecutive Sundays. For more information, call 508-823-8923 or email info@raynhamflea.com. ■

The Fairgrounds Flea Market, at 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD, offers outdoor spaces 20 feet by10 feet. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs and tents.

Rental fees are $25 for Saturday, and setup begins at 7 a.m. The market is open for shoppers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee for shoppers. Market producer L. Johnson Promotions, Ltd., operates additional antique and collectible shows at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds throughout the year. A calendar of themed weekend events is available at www.johnsonshows. com. For more information, call 301-649-1915. ■

Special Events Heat Up Market

Tu-Swap Debuts

Traders Village Houston, at 7979 North Eldridge Road, Houston, TX, is capitalizing on the attraction of consumers to flea markets that host special events. It started off 2013 with its 24th annual barbecue and chili cook-off in January.

Other events include the 24th annual Auto Swap Meet on March 16, the 17th annual Bayou City Cajun Festival on April 13 and 14, and the 24th annual Native American Championship PowWow on November 9 and 10. The full calendar is posted at www. tradersvillage.com/houston and information is available by calling 281-890-5500 or by emailing houstoninfo@tradersvillage.com. ■

Tu-Swap Indoor Swap Meet recently opened at 1301 East Apache Park Place in Tucson, AZ. Booths range in size from six by eight feet to 20 by 40 feet, and rents begin at $54 per week. The indoor swap meet is open seven days a week. Popular with many vendors is the option to rent one of the building’s office spaces, which can be merchandised like a brick and mortar store and has its own key. Tu-Swap says it is committed to advertising.

More information is available by calling 520-222-7927 and at www.tu-swap.com. ■

Rummage-a-Rama Booking 2013 Rummage-A-Rama, one of Wisconsin’s largest indoor flea markets, takes place five times annually in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee, located at 640 South 84th Street.

Event managers are booking spaces for all 2013 shows. The next events will be held February 23 and 24, and April 6 and 7.

Rental of a 10 foot by 10 foot space starts at $79 for the weekend. For more information, contact Tim Gill, market owner, at 414-375-2024 or at info@ rummage-a-rama.com, or visit www.rummage-a-rama.com. ■

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CALIFORNIA continued from page 66 San Ysidro Swap Meet 2388 Via Segundo, San Ysidro, CA 92173 Joseph Garcia — 619-690-6756 Open year round Wed. through Fri. 9:30am6pm; Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-6pm.

Santa Clarita Swap Meet 22500 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Doug Bonelli — 661-259-3886 Shop ‘Til U Drop Sunday Open Air Market 7am to 2pm. Over 20 acres of bargains; Saturday and Tuesday Flea Markets 7am to 1pm. Free parking, rain or shine, year round. Visit us on the web: www.saugusspeedway.com NFMA MEMBER

Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet 13963 Alondra Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Paul Hengehold — 562-921-4359 Open year round Tues.-Thurs. 7am-2pm, Fri. 5pm-11pm, Sat. 7am-4:30pm and Sun. 7am-5pm. Live music Fri.-Sun. Only night-time swap meet in greater Los Angeles area! www.sfsswapmeet.com NFMA MEMBER

Santa Maria Hi-Way Drive-In & Swap Meet

Grand Junction Flea Market & Swap Meet LLC

New Mexico Open Air Flea Market

812 Outdoor Market

515 South 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Sam Ordonez — 970-314-5302 Market open Fri.-Sun. 9am-6pm, year round. Visit our website for more information www.gjfleamarket.com. NFMA MEMBER

300 San Pedro Drive NE @ State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Kaylene Graham — 505-222-9766 / 505-304-2925 The oldest, largest flea market in New Mexico, located on 25 acres of the 200+acre State Fairgrounds. Open 7am -6pm EVERY SAT. and SUN., YEAR ROUND, except the three weeks of the September Fair. Parking $5.00. Free Admission. NFMA MEMBER

8714 FM 812, Austin, TX 78719 812 Management, LLC — 512-789-6010 Outdoor market open Sat. and Sun. 7am5pm, year round. NFMA MEMBER

Mile High Flea Market 7007 East 88th Avenue, Henderson, CO 80640 Rob Sieban — 303-289-4656 Open Fri-Sun, year round. Over 1.5 million shoppers.

Food and drink, indoor restrooms. Located: 10 minutes North of downtown Denver, I-76 at 88th Avenue. A unique shopping experience. NFMA MEMBER

HAWAII

2400 West Picacho, Las Cruces, NM 88007 Mr. Cundiff — 575-525-9151 Indoor market, 35,000 sq ft, climate controlled. The only indoor flea market in Southern New Mexico, a shoppers delight.

Open Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. 9am-5pm and Sun. 9am-4pm.

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet

Pueblo Tesuque Flea Market

99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard, Aiea, HI 96701 Centerplate — 808-486-6704 Hawaii’s largest swap meet! Open every Wed. and Sat. 8am-3pm and Sun. 6am-3pm. Please call for special holiday hours. NFMA MEMBER

IDAHO

3170 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Lupe Pinon — 805-937-9715 Open every Sun. 6am to 1pm, year round. Rain or shine.

Clean indoor, heated restrooms, and great food Located 1 mile South of Walmart. Find us on Facebook!

Chicken Koop Flea Market

Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace

Treasure Valley Flea Market

310 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345 Connie Behringer — 575-257-8467 Open 7 days per week from 9am-5pm.

241 Kings Road, Nampa, ID Tony Jenkins — 208-697-4145 Indoor/outdoor market, open Thurs.-Sat. 10am6pm and Sun. 10am-4pm, year round.

OKLAHOMA

5610 Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714 David Beale, Spectra Productions — 800-635-2274, 208-939-6426 x23 Flea market held January-April, September-November, Sat. 9am-6pm and Sun. 10am-4pm. Please call to confirm specific dates, times and location. FInd us online at www.treasurevalleyfleamarket.com

Solano Swap Meet

KANSAS

South Bay Swap Meet 2170 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 Julian Villalvazo — 619-423-2727 Indoor/ outdoor market opened year round, Wed., Sat. & Sun. 6am to 2pm. Over 300 vendors with new and used, unique merchandise. Visit us at southbaydrivein.com.

Spring Valley Swap Meet 6377 Quarry Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Market Manager — 619-463-1194 Open Sat. and Sun. 7am-3pm.

The Big Fresno Flea Market 1641 South Chance Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702 Kern County Marketplace, Ltd — 661-834-0931 Open Sat. and Sun. 6am-3pm.

Treasure Island Flea Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island, CA 94130 Angie Ansanelli — 415-898-0245 Great market with plenty of gourmet food, bands and entertainment. Open last weekend of each month, Sat. and Sun. 9am-4pm.

Valley Indoor Swap Meet 14650 Parthenia Street, Panorama City, CA 91402 Robyn Gordon — 818-892-0183 Open year round! Hours: Mon. - Fri open 11am to 7pm. Sat. and Sun. open 10am to 6pm. Closed on Tues. Two floors of booths. Please call to inquire about availability and rates.

Valley Indoor Swap Meet 1600 East Holt Blvd, Pomona, CA 91767 Robyn Gordon, Deanna McClintick — 909-620-4792 Open daily, 10am to 6pm, except for Tuesday, year round. Free admission and free parking. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 29660 Road 152, Visalia, CA 93292 Karen Green / Don Brumley — 559-734-9092 Market open Thurs & Sun, 6am to 3pm, year round. All spaces are outdoor. Some covered spaces, canopies also available. Daily rentals available. NFMA MEMBER

Williams Farmers Market & Bazaar 550 8th Street, Williams, CA 95987 Gayan K. Singh — 530-517-1412 Open Fri. and Sat. 8am-5pm, year round.

COLORADO

Boulevard Swap & Shop 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, KS 66103 Wes Neal — 913-262-2414 Sat. and Sun. 6am to 2pm, year round, including Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day Monday. Greasarama Car Show held Labor Day Weekend (Sat. & Sun.)

Village Flea Market 2301 South Meridian Avenue, Wichita, KS 67213 Mike O’Brien — 316-942-8263 Fri. through Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. Visit our website www.wichitavillagefleamarket.com.

NEVADA Broadacres Open Air Swap Meet 2930 Las Vegas Boulevard North, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Olegario Garcia — 702-642-3777 Market hours Fri 4pm - 10pm, Sat. and Sun. 6am - 5pm. 1,000 spaces. Nevada’s biggest and best marketplace and event center. For more information and vendor pricing, please visit our website www.broadacresmec.com. NFMA MEMBER

El Rancho Swap

5225 East Platte Ave. (Hwy 24), Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Randy Cloud — 719-380-8599 Open year round, Sat. and Sun. 8am to 4pm. 500 selling spaces with 4,000 to 5,000 buyers daily. Clean restrooms and RV’s welcome. Visit us on the web at: www.CSFleaMarket. com. Indoor pavilion with 50 vendors. NFMA MEMBER

9212 East Admiral Place, Tulsa, OK 74115 Roy & Sue Ashley, Owners; Phyllis Kelly, Market Manager — 918-834-6363 Indoor/outdoor market. Open Fri. through Sun. 10am to 6pm.

Free parking and admission. Market is 65,000 square feet.

3101 SE 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73115 K.O. Jose — 405-677-4056 Open year round, 7 days per week 7am-5pm. In business for over 45 years! Find us on Facebook!

East County Flea Market & Swap Meet 2301 North Douglas Boulevard, Midwest City, OK 73141 Jay Smith — 405-820-3895 Indoor market open year round Sat. and Sun. 8am-6pm.

Please call for extended holiday hours. Hundreds of booths

Funky Junk Flea Market 920 SW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73050 Montage Festivals/ Ruseel Cooper — 405 596-1687 Once a month flea market ~ BEST JUNK ROUND-UP AROUND! Located in Lawton, Oklahoma at the Comanche County Fairgrounds. Regular booth 8 x 8, super booth 8 x 24. Register online for booth space, or call us for rates. HOURS: Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Main Street Flea Market 110 North Main Street, Guymon, OK 73942 Danny Ridge — 580-338-8400 Open 5 days per week, Tues.-Sat. 10am-6pm.

Closed Easter, Christmas, New Year’s and the 4th of July when it’s on a weekend.

Mary’s Ole Time Swap Meet

555 El Rancho Drive, Sparks, NV 89431 Floyd Crosby — 775-331-3227 Open Fri., Sat. and Sun. 6am to 4pm, year round.

7905 Northeast 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73141 Dennis Sisemore — 405-427-0051 Oldest flea market in Oklahoma City.

Daylight ‘til dark Sat. and Sun.

Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet 1717 South Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Darla Adams — 702-877-0087 Fri. through Sun. 10am to 6pm, year round. Visit us on the web: www.fantasticindoorswapmeet. com, for booth info call 702-862-6211.

NEW MEXICO

Old Paris Flea Market 1111 South Eastern Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 The Wise Family — 405-670-2611 Dealers only Mon. 9am-12pm and Fri. 9am-5pm.

General public Sat. and Sun. 9am-6pm, year round.

364 inside spaces and 300 outside spaces.

Saturday Market

1900 North Highway 314, Belen, NM 87002 Lawrence Chavez — 505-864-9230 / 505-459-8190 Open year round, 7 days per week 6am until dark.

Overnight camping for vendors. 5,000 shoppers weekly.

Big Daddy’s Flea Market 5580 Bataan Memorial East, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Frank Garcia — 575-382-9404 Sat. and Sun 6:30 am to 4pm, year round. Approximately 400 vendors, near busy four lane highway. Over 4,000 people per weekend. Tables available indoors, outdoors and under sheds.

Restaurants and convenience store with gas on the premises.

Farmington Flea Market

Colorado Springs Flea Market

Ashleys’ Great American Antique Mall & Flea Market

Cherokee Flea Market

Belen Flea Market

Visalia Sales Yard

15 Flea Market Road, Tesuque, NM 87574 Don P — 505-670-2599 / 505-231-8536 Seasonal open-air market open Fri.-Sun. 9am-4pm, March to December. Located 10 minutes north of Santa Fe, directly off Highway 84/285 on Exit 171. www.pueblooftesuquefleamarket.com NFMA MEMBER

The Behr Barn Flea Market

7028 Theater Road, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 Bob Carr — 760-365-2104 Open Sat. 5:30am-2pm and Sun. 6am-2pm, year round.

Closed on Christmas day. Old fashioned swap meet with down home atmosphere. Interesting and unusual structures and landscaping. Cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Located behind Food4Less Shopping Center.

1611 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520 Market Manager — 925-687-6445 / 925-825-1951 Sat. and Sun. 6am to 4pm, year round.

Peddler’s Pavillion

7701 East Main Street, Farmington, NM 87402 Cathey Wright — 505-325-3129 All year round, Fri., Sat. and Sun., daylight to dark.

5802 West 51st Street, Tulsa, OK 74107 Jeff Schwickerath — 918-445-3532 Open every Sat. 8am-5pm. Located at I-44 W of the Arkansas River. 2 1/2 miles to 51st St. exit. Turn left at light, 1/4 mile on left. ATM on premises. www.saturdayfleamarket.com

OREGON The Original Medford Giant Flea Market 1701 South Pacific Highway, Medford, OR 97504 Dennis & Dee Nelson — 541-772-8211 184 tables. Southern Oregon’s largest indoor flea market. Something for everyone. Open 1 or 2 days a month. Call for dates. www.fleaforall.net.

TEXAS 380 Flea Market

Moriarty Indoor Outdoor Flea Market 707 Route 66 East, Moriarty, NM 87035 James — 505-832-5048 Open year round. Indoor/outdoor market open Fri. through Sun.

4200 East University Dr., Denton, TX 76208 John Lillard — 940-383-1064, 940-390-5900, 940-391-6202 Open Sat. and Sun. 6am-6pm, year round.

Alamo Flea Market 1602 West Expressway 83, Alamo, TX 78516 Bertha Tamayo — 956-781-1911 Open Tues.-Sun., daylight to dark, year round. 2,000 vendors. Office hours Mon. through Fri. 8am-5pm.

Located: Caesar Chavez Road and Expressway 83.

Alamo Marketplace (Highway 90 Flea Market) 7171 Highway 90 West, San Antonio, TX 78227 Eric Covey — 210-645-7170; 210-441-8926 Indoor market open Fri. 11am to 6pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am to 7pm. Air-conditioned with free parking. Over 200 vendors.

Visit our website www.highway90fleamarket.com

Bandera Flea Market 1331 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78228 Stephon Park — 210-433-2004 Open Fri.-Sun.

Bargain City Bazaar 735 North Westmoreland Road, Dallas, TX 75211 Brady Bryant — 214-330-8111 Jan. thru Dec., Fri., Sat. and Sun. 10am to 7pm. 100,000 sq. ft. All indoors.

Big Daddy’s Traders Market 2513 North Tool Drive / PO Box 43718, Tool, TX 75143 Larry J. Hart / James Brantley — 903-432-4911 Open every Sat. and Sun. 8:30am to 6pm. Indoor and outside pavilion. Free parking and admission. Operating over 20 Years. We are the #1 weekly flea market in East Texas!

Bonham Trade Days PO Box 475, Bonham, TX 75418 Bonham Kiwanis Club — 903-227-4477 Held the weekend after the first Monday of every month-Thurs. through Sun., rain or shine. Located on the corner of Highway 121 and Highway 56 at Fort Inglish Park.

Border Flea Market 1045 Mexico Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 Jimmy Flores-manager — 956-541-6900 Indoor market open year round on Thurs. 10am-5pm, Fri.-Sun. 10am to 7pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Air conditioned with free parking. Hundreds of vendors!

Bronco Swap Meet 8408 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79907 Market Manager — 915-858-5555 Sat. and Sun. 7am to 6pm, year round. Indoor/outdoor.

Canton Marketplace 1455 N Trade Days Blvd (Highway 19), Canton, TX 75103 Ms Laveta Pettus — 903-567-7772 Open Fri., Sat and Sun. before the 1st Mon. of each month.

Fri. and Sat. hours are 8am-8pm. Sun. hours are 9am-5pm.

Vendors also have the option of selling on Thurs. 9am-5pm.

97,000 sq feet, all indoors and climate controlled. Food court, deli, cantina, sweet shop and winery on premises. For booth rental, please call main market number, 903-567-7772

Coles Flea Market 1014 N. Main St, Pearland, TX 77581 Tom Bonney — 281-485-2277 / 281-485-8317 Sat. and Sun. 6:30am to 6pm (Flea Market). Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. Antiques and Co-op 8am to 4:30pm. Tues., Thurs. and Fri. Business Office 8am to 5pm. Closed on Wed. For more information you can visit our website www.colesantiquevillage.com.

Corpus Christi Trade Center 2833 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Carlos Gonzalez — 361-854-4943 Open year round, Fri. through Sun. 9am to 7pm. 100,000 sq. ft.

New merchandise, antiques. Air conditioned, plenty of parking.

Don-Wes Flea Market 208 N Victoria Road (Victoria Rd & Highway 83), Donna, TX 78537 Debbie and Jim Fitzgerald — 956-464-3502 Open Wed., Sat. and Sun. 8am to 4pm Oct.-Apr.; Sat. and Sun. only, May-Sept. Free admission. Air conditioned, restaurant, full hook-ups (electrical and sewer), showers and laundry available. For more information you can visit us at www.donewestfleamarket.net.

Ed’s Auction House 1525 US Highway 59 North, Linden, TX 75563 Ed Lawless — 903-756-5733 Open 5-1/2 days per week. Dealer auctions held the 1st Tue. and Wed. of each month.

Eisenhauer Road Flea Market 3903 Eisenhauer Road, San Antonio, TX 78218 Pat Walker — 210-653-7592 Year round, Wed. through Fri. 12pm to 7pm and Sat. and Sun. 9am to 7pm. 108,000 sq. ft., air-conditioned, outdoor booths. Approximately 300 dealers.

El Mercado Sabadomingo 8712 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77037 Randy Sim — 281-591-0200 Open Sat. and Sun. 10am-8pm, year round.

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2323 Avenue K, Lubbock, TX 79411 Michelle Flores — 806-744-6647 Fri. 10am-2pm, Sat. and Sun. 8am-5pm, year round. Indoor/ outdoor. 2,000 buyers per weekend. Please send an email to info@ ElMercado-Hispano.com for additional information.

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How Bazzar 4321 North I-35, Suite 680, Gainesville, TX 76240 Leslie Paul — 940-668-8199 or 972-355-8989 Diverse sellers market offering only NEW merchandise. Indoor climate controlled booths starting at 10’ x 10’. Market hours Friday- Sunday 10am - 7pm. Located on busy street with tons of foot traffic. Booths are styled like convention spaces with pipe and drape set-up, perfect for selling your items! Call 214-960-7830 or 972-355-8989 for reservations.

HWY 82 Swap Meet 100 North Center Street (Highway 82 Downtown), New Boston, TX 75570 Jerry Guinn — 903-628-0275 Held the 3rd weekend Friday & Saturday of each month, 8am-5pm.

International Common Flea Market of Houston

6116 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77057 Randy Sim — 713-780-0070 Operating since 1968. Sat. and Sun. 8am to 7pm, year round.

Third Monday Trade Days 4550 West University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071 Darrell Lewis — 972-562-5466 / 972-542-7174 Fri., Sat. and Sun. 8am to 5pm, year round, before the 3rd Mon. of each month.

800 spaces. Visit www.tmtd.com for market schedule and additional information.

414 Pelham Street, Bowie, TX 76230 Mark Shillingburg — 940-872-4180 Open year round, weekend before the second Mon. of every month.

Trade Days of Waxahachie, Texas

1201 84th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423 Joe Menaldi — 806-438-0097 Outdoor spaces available and indoor selling venues on site. Located on 40 acres. Open Sat. and Sun. 10am-5pm. Call Joe for more information on additional dates. Find us on Facebook!

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Livingston Trade Days 925 Highway 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX 77351 City of Livingston — 936-327-3656 Open year round, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to the 3rd Monday of each month. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9am5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. Market located in Pedigo Park.

McAllen Flea Market 2400 South 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78503 Market Manager — 956-687-4513 Sat. and Sun. 7am to close, year round. NFMA MEMBER

Mercado-Fox Plaza Swap Meet 5559 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905 Jeanette Negrete — 915-779-8424 Open Sundays 9am to 3pm, year round! El Paso’s biggest and best flea market in the great southwest! More than 350 booths with plenty of food, entertainment & bargains! Clean, paved market with indoor bathroom facilities. Free admission and free parking! find us on Facebook:Fox Plaza Shopping Center NFMA MEMBER

Mercedes Flea Market Mile Two West, Expressway #83, Mercedes, TX 78570 Mario Matinez — 956-565-2751 Open year-round, Sat. 5am to 5pm and Sun. 4:30am to 6pm. Over 700 vendors. Outdoor market.

Mission Open Air Market 435 W Chavaneauex, San Antonio, TX 78221 Terry Dauley — 210-921-1569 / 923-8131 Wed., Sat. and Sun. 6am to 5pm, year round. Over 2,000 vendors.

Nacogdoches Trade Days 1304 Northwest Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 Lynn Williams — 936-564-2150 3rd Sat. weekend of each month, 8am to 6pm, year round. Please visit our website www.nacogdochestradedays.net.

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Traders Village 7979 North Eldridge Road, Houston, TX 77041 Ken Hinz — 281-890-5500 Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. 70 acres with over 1,000 vendors.

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Traders Village - Grand Prairie 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Market Manager — 972-647-2331 Sat. and Sun. 8am to dusk. Open year round - over 3,500 vendors.

Average attendance 60,000 per weekend. Special events. Over 160 acres, $3.00 parking, free admission. NFMA MEMBER

Weslaco Flea Market 1015 North Texas Boulevard, Weslaco, TX 78596 Abel Cantu — 956-968-6400 New indoor, air-conditioned market open Thurs.-Sun. 10am-6pm.

Free parking. Visit our website www.weslacofleamarket.com/

UTAH Salt Lake Indoor Swap Meet 3500 South 1500 West, West Valley City, UT 84119 Market Manager — 801-887-7927 Open year round Thurs. & Fri. noon-7pm, Sat. 10am-7pm and Sun. 10am-6pm. http://www.saltlakesindoorswapmeet.com

The Redwood Swap Meet 3688 South Redwood Road, West Valley, UT 84119 Larry Healey — 801-973-6060 Open year round Sat. and Sun. Summer hours are 7am to 4pm; winter hours, 9am-3pm. Please call for booth rental information.

WASHINGTON Monroe Swap Meet P.O. Box 926, Monroe, WA 98272 Renato Lubrin — 360-794-5504 Indoor market, open year round, Sat. and Sun. 9am to 4pm. Market held at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.

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Star Lite Swap Meet 8327 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 Hank Bardon — 253-588-8090 Star Lite Swap Meet is the LARGEST market in the Pacific Northwest! We’re open Tues - Fri Street Fair 8am - 6pm, Sat & Sun Swap Meet 6:30am 6pm. Indoor shops Tues - Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm.

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1401 S. Ross, Amarillo, TX 79102 Penny Bybee — 806-373-0430 Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm, except Christmas. 450 enclosed spaces, air conditioned and heated. Outside spaces available. Food court and catering trucks, newly remodeled spaces. Open year round, weather permitting.

2300 West US Highway 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Waxahachie Vendor Group, LLC — 972-842-2969 Open the weekend preceding the second Monday of each month. Located at the Ellis County Expo Center.

3337 E FM 4, Cleburne, TX 76031 Lynda King — 817-343-9337 Outdoor event held the 3rd full weekend in April and September. Mixture of new merchandise and antiques. Vendors must submit an application. Please call for additional information and to request an application. NFMA MEMBER

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239 Greens Road, Houston, TX 77060 Evelyn Parish — 713-694-5616 Fri. through Sun. 10am to 6pm, year round. Indoor, air conditioned. Over 200 stores offering jewelry, furniture, clothing and electronics.

305 North Main Street (Highway 79), Jewett, TX 75846 Dana Sullivan — 903-536-7689 Open once per month on the 2nd Saturday weekend of each month, plus the 3rd Saturday weekend in November and December. Market established in 1975.For more information, visit our website www.jewettfleamarket.com

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800 First Monday Lane, Canton, TX 75103 Market Manager — 903-567-6556 Open Thurs., Fri., Sat and Sun. before the 1st Mon. of each month. 100 acre complex near village shops, pavilions, and mountains. Over 3,000 vendors.

Reserved and unreserved spaces available. Shopping rain or shine. Located between State Highways 64 and 19. From Interstate Highway 20 East or West, take Exit 526, travel south on First Monday Lane (Highway 859) to reach West entrance.

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