swap-meet

Secondhand goods gathering

A swap meet is an outdoor market where vendors sell or trade secondhand goods, collectibles, and inexpensive merchandise.

Similar to a flea market, swap meets occupy parking lots, fairgrounds, or open fields on weekends: We found a vintage lamp at the swap meet.

The name suggests the informal bartering that sometimes occurs alongside cash sales.

marketplace

flea-market

Informal secondhand goods venue

  • vendorOne who sells goods
  • boothTemporary enclosed compartment
  • stallEnclosed compartment or delay

bargain · haggle · secondhand · thrift · yard-sale · garage-sale · bazaar · merchandise · tables · canopy

goods

antiques

Valuable old items

tools · furniture · records · toys · jewelry · housewares · appliances · books · memorabilia · kitchenware

culture

community

Collective of connected people

mercado · nostalgia · hustle · atmosphere · crowd · locals · immigrants · entrepreneurs

Opposites
retail formality

swap-meetdepartment store

Large multi-section retail establishment

retail store · shopping mall · boutique · big-box store · flagship store

commercial prestige

swap-meetdesigner store

Retailer of premium brands

Neiman Marcus · Saks Fifth Avenue · Nordstrom · gallery · auction house

goods condition/source

swap-meetfactory store

Manufacturer's retail location

Apple Store

Family

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