Not user friendly with vendors. LIke a circus when you have them on the phone. Unwilling to help

I've had mixed experiences. We went today and "CHIP" the doorman was VERY RUDE. My husband and I entered, and he hole punched our tickets. We found a table and chairs we wanted to buy. We walked out to make room in our car and as we walked out Chip just watched us pass. 3 minutes later, we came back and showed him our tickets. This is how the conversation went Chip: " no hand stamp you need to buy more tickets" Me: "I'm sorry but you didn't tell us we needed hand stamps or offer them to us for reentry we just walked right past you." Chip(in an escalating angry voice): " I don't need to tell you anything! We have (some number) people each day so don't even give me that! There are signs, you need to be more aware of your surroundings. So don't even start with me!" Me: okay?!? I'm sorry but that is his job! The lady collecting money gave us a "I'm sorry " look and told him that we had already paid. He ignored her. So I, in an effort to avoid confrontation, I said it's okay I have 50 cents left and I let my husband go alone to pick up the chairs and table. My husband waited in line again to get his new ticket punched and the doorman chip sarcastically offered the family ahead of my husband hand stamps as they entered. So what's protocol? To offer stamps when someone enters or before they leave? Maybe it's not at all because they assume EVERYONE Will see the one sign that is in the form of a box that says something about hand stamps. I searched all over for it while waiting for my husband to take two trips to carry the table and chairs back that we purchased alone. I know that he could have handled the situation better he was very very rude and confrontational. I do not think that hole punching tickets and asking people if they want stamps is impossible for one person to do.... If it is they should have two door people at all times. I don't ever want to go back. He really scared me with his tone and how quickly he escalated the situation. read more

-Mexican Swap Meet. -Most vendors selling JUNK, produce, and JUNK (not antiques)...packs of socks, outdated drug store merchandise, tight jeans, and swap meet crap. -.50 cents admission, parking is free (if you can find one). -Restroom is in a portable building (not a port-a-potty). read more

Attributes: If you are looking for a large swap meet, go somewhere else. This is a very "locals" kind of place. Very small, less than a mile worth of walking (0.80 mile). Bathrooms are available right in the middle of the swap meet, next to a small building serving prepared/hot foods. Selection: Produce selection was very slim. Lots of tools, clothing, shoes, and garage sale type items. Considering its size, the variety was decent. You can find awesome deals amid the junk, you just have to keep an eye out. Prices: Prices here tend to be slightly below average which is nice. You can barter here more than at larger swap meets (prices aren't as fixed across vendors). There are things here that are overpriced however, so know what you are looking for and do research ahead of time so you know what you're comfortable paying. Admission: 50 cents. Hand stamps upon exiting if you wish to re-enter. Parking: Free parking in the back. The street leading up to the parking area is filled with vehicles for sale by private party. Getting to the parking lot can be a challenge with its one-street only access. There can be quite a bit of traffic if you go during peak hours. read more

UPDATE: I've upped this from one to two stars as I've actually hit TWO great deals in the past month. Not really a good track record for originally going alot over the prior two years, but I guess deals do come 'round every once in a while. --- Original Review: LOL - Skip this place. Was bought out by RJ Canning in June 2010 and now they charge 50 cents to get in. Lame. I even got accused of shorting them one penny - LOL!!! I GAVE THEM THE SAME STACK OF TWEEKER CHANGE THEY MAKE AS CHANGE THAT THEY GAVE ME LAST TIME I WAS THERE! DOUBLE LOL WAS THAT I COUNTED IT BEFORE I GAVE IT TO THEM!!!! So that should tell ya - you're damned if you do, damned if you don't. The place is pretty lame too - People selling sun-baked things like gaming console systems that probably have been rained and peed on for more than what you can be guaranteed to work off EBAY. Is there that one deal in a million? Sure - but I doubt anymore since they changed ownership. Too $$$ for all. read more

Love this place. I might not always come out with my hands full but I always have a super cool find wether it's big or small! Cheap to get in and it's open on Wednesday's! More people during the weekend but hey with everything going on it's something to do read more

I like this place except for the guy that sells canopies he says he has what he has up on the banner but he does not when you try and buy it he tries to sell you something lesser. As if he wasn't just lying to you to begin with no wonder the price was reasonable he didn't have any read more

I read the review about the rude doorman. That was enough for me. Give a monster a badge..... I had lots of things to sell. Will go elsewhere. The same thing happened to me at the Rosebowl. Same owners, I think. read more

New as a Vendor, great place to "pick" always something new. I'm usually set up on Sunday's and Wednesday. Small swap meet with great items! Love it! read more

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I heard a rumor that the doorman CHIP has had a nose job. It was done with a hard fist. Don't know for sure. He thinks he is an important person but really just a low life who enjoys messing with people. Otherwise i enjoy going to the swap meet there. I know it was much better years ago but times change. If you want good stuff go to the Rose Bowl. read more

The management do not have any experience with dealings with customers. Mc'Donalds workers have more courtesy than they will ever have. Corporate should fire them, and bring workers in that know what they are doing. read more

Went on Sunday. They would not let us enter, I have an older small dog (14 Years) in a stroller and refused entry to us. Very Unfortunate, this was my first time attending the Swap Meet, Unsure if I will try again. read more

I LOVE to go here when I am in the neighborhood and it's open. We leave an hour early if we are going near the the place so that we can stop. * Bigger than a couple of football/soccer fields * Plenty of FREE off parking * Old used stuff :-) as well as cheap new stuff :-( * Easy Freeway access and better signage than any of the bigger flea markets. Susan D's comments are true enough, if harsh, but what do you want from a flea market, valet parking and a red carpet? I have gone to better swap meets/flea markets that I like better in the Greater Los Angeles area [Saugus, Venice HS], and certainly in the world [Paris "Marshou Pus" or however you say "Market Flea" in French is HUGE and I liked all the small "Flo Marts" in Germany. The Rose Bowl is many times BIGGER, but the folks there think their stuff is worth too much. read more

Went on a Friday, so it may be much better on the weekends. Lots of old western antiques like wagon wheels and old farm equipment. Also a good place to score on Native American stuff. Bought a brand new torque wrench for $17, not bad. Plants, birds, jeans and socks here, one vendor selling new toys. A few folks selling stuff from their garage, or maybe even things they may have found. Large parking lot out in front. Free parking, admission is fifty cents. Open on Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun, 6-2PM. Snack bar and restrooms. read more

Considering I grew up in this town... I have been here a few times, I havent been back to the swap meet in a good 15 years. and sadly to say, yep there are more vendors, but they all still are selling crap. not that i was expecting store brand awesome stuff, but really... the produce is obviously going to get you sick, and the bathrooms whoa good luck even walking by.... read more

Not like other Swap Meets I have been too. Too many vendors selling their garage stuff. Did find some stuff to buy.

This swapmeet is NOT going to win awards. I have to agree with other reviewers that there is a lot of junk and I too would avoid the bathrooms.. but mixed in those vendors you will often find some deals. But you got to make a walk thru to find them. 50 cents won't break you so come early & give it a try. My husband and I have found some great tool items recently. It's really a small town junk sale and another poster mentioned it seemed like a landfill with a fence but it isn't that bad folks but then again it isn't for everyone either. read more

Only junk sells here..... If you have nice stuff, you just ripped off by the clientele.... Now I see why this place gets bad reviews.....

There is a lady & man who always come here on Wednesdays! They sell a bunch of nice clothes for a $1 only! My mom & dad & I always come & see what they have! read more

First things first DJB, the previous owners of that Swap Meet started charging .50 cents to enter way back in November of 2009. And its RG Canning , not RJ, and they took over the place on May 19th not June.They also own the Rose Bowl Flea Market and the Orange Show Swap Meet and the Ventura Flea Market. As any long time customer of the Beaumont Swap can tell you since RG Canning took over the place has been completeley redon, New flushable Restrooms, New Snack Bar operators, Swap Meet lot re sealed and painted, not to mention friendlier staff than before. As far as merchindise, that is not controlled by RG Canning, the vendors sell what they sell, its a Swap Meet for christ sake, of course ther are used thing, right along side all the new stuff and great produce. So DJB, if the .50 cents is to much for you than maybe you should not be shopping there to begain with. As for me and my family we will return there often, as well as all the other great events that RG Canning puts on. read more

I am new to area and I visited this place , it's not huge but I have found good buys and the vendors are nice. It has enough parking. Entrance is .50 and kids under 12 enter at no cost. read more

This used to be a very good flea market a while back, full of rusty antiques , vintage collectables, and of course some newer items, However since it changed owners its been not so good. Plenty of empty vender lots too.Vendors sale basically garbage and clothes now. read more

Unless you're looking for old tools don't bother with this swapmeet at all. I ignored reviews and figured I'd try it out myself, the reviews are true, this swapmeet kind of sucks. You'll get through it in 30 minutes as it's not very big. The variety is just not there in vendors. Entrance is only 50 cents a person. The people complaining about paying 50 cents are ridiculous. It's 50 cents. Unless you need tools don't waste your time here. read more

first visit,got some good buys. i might bring some stuff there to sell. worth 50 cents to walk in .

It's a small Swap Meet. But every now and then, you may find something nice. Give it a try, if you've nothing to do on a Sat or Sun morning. By the way, admission was free, a long time ago, when I was kid. Recently just went back here and they now charge $0.50 to get in. read more

Friends,Frogs, Fellow flea marketers- Beaumont 'Swap meet" or as I like to call it, "Swamp meet", operates wednesday's,friday's, saturday's and sunday's from 7am-2pm. Now typically, Wens/Sat/Sun are the days where you can find the most variety in terms of vendors.You got you're typically stuff, clothes and socks...phone cases... plants... Friday is a good day for anyone interested in kitsch/ 'odd' vintage (and I do mean odd). I have personally found many gems, as well as many duds. I know what you're thinking "isn't EBAY easier??" yes, it is easier but who has the time to be in a bidding war with some kid in finland? plus paypal??? who wants to deal w/that...If you're a book lover then this is the place for you! There are several vendors who sell books for under 50 cents! There are also some great deals on make-up! (lady w/a 2 $1 table is so sweet!,she also sells great perfumes) I know a lot of people think this place looks like a DUMP...but let me tell ya' about the old adage "one man's garbage is another man's treasure" Give Beaumont Swapmeet a visit today,friends! read more

Not a bad little swap meet. Big enough to walk through and small enough to not tire out the kids. Found a couple good deals on shoes & bows for the kids, and a couple pet supplies, & fresh organic tomatoes & fruit. Ample parking & only $.50 cents to get in! read more

The Beaumont Outdoor Market is a great place to go for a day of shopping, There are many good deals to be found, and a variety of interesting items being sold. My wife and I enjoy taking the kids and walking around at the market. Ive been on Fridays and it is good, Sat and Sun are even better. Me and my wife have sold here as well, a few times. The staff is helpful and friendly, we will enjoy the Beaumont outdoor market for years to come!!!! read more

I found lots of good old bargins on used tools saved a lot I like the place.

I have been going to this event for years and have seen it getting worse. The event since rgcanning swap meets bought is being fixed up on a weekly basis. We love the new restrooms for that alone I will pay 50 cents which the old owners charged also and gave us nothing. The event is clean all the equipment is new I look forward to going every week and sometime we go twice. lots of great buys especially in these tough times. We buy groceries including produce as well as all of hous hold items. It is much better. read more

I have found lots of old stuff there and made some money as well on Ebay. Last trip I bought a box of...(won't tell you what it is), and I sold a few items out of the box and made over $200. You can keep the swap meets with the new junk from China. I will take an old swap meet any old day! read more

I do believe at times there might b some "junk" but hey what is the meaning of swapmeet!!! " a another man junk, is another mans come up!!!

We have a home in Desert Hot Springs with a pool.We got some amazing juice oranges here.Also we got a brand new lounger in good condition for $6.Also we got a great non stick grill for $18.It was in a box that had a bit of crushed corner but the grill works perfectly!Great experience for a retired Canadian couple! read more