I went to the Flea Market today for the first time in years and was pleasantly surprised at just how much cool stuff there was. If you've ever been to Asia and done the outdoor night market's then this is the closest you're gonna get...especially in Phoenix.
There was the usual selection of flea-market junk, but also a large selection of tools, new and used car stereo's and speakers, bootleg DVDs, knock off Coach bags and sunglasses and inexpensive clothes and shoes. There were a lot of booths selling a variation of the same thing and I would have given the market a better rating if there was more variety.
Going to the flea-market is as much of a cultural experience as it is a shopping trip so be prepared! There is great Mexican food, Hispanic medicinal herb booths, Tejano music blaring, and ethnic dried foods that you might not recognize.
Did I mention you can get $3.00 beers? Drunk shopping is one of my favourite ways to do outdoor markets and on a cool Phoenix night this would be a great way to spend the evening.