Attendance is up 35% at the Long Beach flea market, held the third Sunday of every month. It’s among California’s 135 flea markets and swap meets that are seeing growing numbers of visitors. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Shoppers stroll the walkway with their finds. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Vendor Sam Hill gives his sales pitch. Sellers are seeing more first-time shoppers, which could mean fresh business. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Shoppers find furniture, antiques and all kinds of knickknacks at the Long Beach flea market. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
A jewelry booth draws buyers and browsers. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Shopper Raymond Centeno of Ontario leaves the Long Beach flea market with his find: two armchairs. Back to article>> (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)