When I am in AZ, I have come to a particular place outside of a sports venue. Usually, I am in AZ for a Dodgers vs D'backs Game. During those non-Dodger Days, I like to travel about 20 minutes east of Phoenix to one of the most authentic swap meets at the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet.
Unlike what I am used to Los Angeles, Mesa Market Place Swap Meet is one of those swap meets that you will want to keep coming back for more. In Los Angeles, I just want to grab what I am looking for and leave. Mesa Market Place has a huge parking lot. I wouldn't be surprised if Mesa Market would expand another aisle and possibly branch out to do automotive items. It would be something different. Probably do window tints or install aftermarket items.
You will find all sorts of items you would see on eBay and find them here. Whether its cell phone cases, luggages to statutes or cooking demonstration, you will have a lot of fun walking down four aisles. Oh yeah, Mesa Market serves $3 Beers! That is a very BIG PLUS! You can walk down the aisles and drink or sit down and listen to some singing. I definitely got some Chicken Tender & Fries after shopping around. You'll probably get full from getting the freebie trail mixes from the multiple stores that offer them for free.
When you are visiting Phoenix, definitely stop by Mesa Market Place. Not all shopping has to be done at the widely invaded Wal-Mart or at the mall, but sometimes the swap meet is the cool place to be. I can't believe my one month supply of trail mixes is almost gone in two days. I have to go back and make sure I buy a year supply for a weeks worth :)
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