Flea Markets in Bay Area?
08-23-08, 11:04 PM
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Flea Markets in Bay Area?
I was wondering if there are any locals from San Francisco or around here that knows any Flea Markets or swap meets that I can get a roadbike. I went to this one on Alemany on a Sunday but didn't have any bikes. Anyone know any flea markets around here with the days and times it usually happens?
08-24-08, 01:50 AM
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There is a flea market at the Oakland Coliseum which is a hit or miss. Usually when somebody is looking for their stolen bike it shows up there.
08-30-08, 01:05 AM
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Be wary of the Coliseum swap meet. Only shop there if you're ok with buying someone else's stolen bike. Last time I was there I saw two fairly nice Bianchi's (Shimano 105 components, etc.) and a nice Cannondale with the remains of an Ultegra group. It's a damn shame seeing bikes end up like that.
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Also try the Laney College flea market in oakland by lake merrit. i haven't been there for years but it was always a pretty big one and a likely spot to find your stolen stuff. Also try the one in Berkeley at Ashby/MLK. Googling will surely turn up others.
