Beaumont Swap Meet

I’ve had mixed experiences.
We went today and «CHIP» the doorman was VERY RUDE.
My husband and I entered, and he hole punched our tickets. We found a table and chairs we wanted to buy. We walked out to make room in our car and as we walked out Chip just watched us pass.
3 minutes later, we came back and showed him our tickets. This is how the conversation went
Chip: «no hand stamp you need to buy more tickets»
Me: «I’m sorry but you didn’t tell us we needed hand stamps or offer them to us for reentry we just walked right past you.»
Chip (in an escalating angry voice): «I don’t need to tell you anything! We have (some number) people each day so don’t even give me that! There are signs, you need to be more aware of your surroundings. So don’t even start with me!»
Me: okay?!?
I’m sorry but that is his job! The lady collecting money gave us a «I’m sorry «look and told him that we had already paid. He ignored her. So I, in an effort to avoid confrontation, I said it’s okay I have 50 cents left and I let my husband go alone to pick up the chairs and table.
My husband waited in line again to get his new ticket punched and the doorman chip sarcastically offered the family ahead of my husband hand stamps as they entered. So what’s protocol? To offer stamps when someone enters or before they leave? Maybe it’s not at all because they assume EVERYONE Will see the one sign that is in the form of a box that says something about hand stamps. I searched all over for it while waiting for my husband to take two trips to carry the table and chairs back that we purchased alone.
I know that he could have handled the situation better he was very very rude and confrontational. I do not think that hole punching tickets and asking people if they want stamps is impossible for one person to do… If it is they should have two door people at all times.
I don’t ever want to go back. He really scared me with his tone and how quickly he escalated the situation.

I am new to area and I visited this place, it’s not huge but I have found good buys and the vendors are nice. It has enough parking. Entrance is .50 and kids under 12 enter at no cost.

Unless you’re looking for old tools don’t bother with this swapmeet at all. I ignored reviews and figured I’d try it out myself, the reviews are true, this swapmeet kind of sucks. You’ll get through it in 30 minutes as it’s not very big. The variety is just not there in vendors. Entrance is only 50 cents a person. The people complaining about paying 50 cents are ridiculous. It’s 50 cents. Unless you need tools don’t waste your time here.

Attributes: If you are looking for a large swap meet, go somewhere else. This is a very «locals» kind of place. Very small, less than a mile worth of walking (0.80 mile). Bathrooms are available right in the middle of the swap meet, next to a small building serving prepared/​hot foods.
Selection: Produce selection was very slim. Lots of tools, clothing, shoes, and garage sale type items. Considering its size, the variety was decent. You can find awesome deals amid the junk, you just have to keep an eye out.
Prices: Prices here tend to be slightly below average which is nice. You can barter here more than at larger swap meets (prices aren’t as fixed across vendors). There are things here that are overpriced however, so know what you are looking for and do research ahead of time so you know what you’re comfortable paying.
Admission: 50 cents. Hand stamps upon exiting if you wish to re-​enter.
Parking: Free parking in the back. The street leading up to the parking area is filled with vehicles for sale by private party. Getting to the parking lot can be a challenge with its one-​street only access. There can be quite a bit of traffic if you go during peak hours.

Not a bad little swap meet. Big enough to walk through and small enough to not tire out the kids. Found a couple good deals on shoes & bows for the kids, and a couple pet supplies, & fresh organic tomatoes & fruit. Ample parking & only $.50 cents to get in!

Only junk sells here… If you have nice stuff, you just ripped off by the clientele… Now I see why this place gets bad reviews…

The Beaumont Outdoor Market is a great place to go for a day of shopping, There are many good deals to be found, and a variety of interesting items being sold. My wife and I enjoy taking the kids and walking around at the market. Ive been on Fridays and it is good, Sat and Sun are even better. Me and my wife have sold here as well, a few times. The staff is helpful and friendly, we will enjoy the Beaumont outdoor market for years to come!!!

This swapmeet is NOT going to win awards. I have to agree with other reviewers that there is a lot of junk and I too would avoid the bathrooms. but mixed in those vendors you will often find some deals. But you got to make a walk thru to find them. 50 cents won’t break you so come early & give it a try. My husband and I have found some great tool items recently. It’s really a small town junk sale and another poster mentioned it seemed like a landfill with a fence but it isn’t that bad folks but then again it isn’t for everyone either.

Considering I grew up in this town… I have been here a few times, I havent been back to the swap meet in a good 15 years. and sadly to say, yep there are more vendors, but they all still are selling crap. not that i was expecting store brand awesome stuff, but really… the produce is obviously going to get you sick, and the bathrooms whoa good luck even walking by…

–Mexican Swap Meet.
–Most vendors selling JUNK, produce, and JUNK (not antiques)…packs of socks, outdated drug store merchandise, tight jeans, and swap meet crap.
-.50 cents admission, parking is free (if you can find one).
–Restroom is in a portable building (not a port-​a-​potty).

Went on a Friday, so it may be much better on the weekends. Lots of old western antiques like wagon wheels and old farm equipment. Also a good place to score on Native American stuff. Bought a brand new torque wrench for $ 17, not bad. Plants, birds, jeans and socks here, one vendor selling new toys. A few folks selling stuff from their garage, or maybe even things they may have found. Large parking lot out in front. Free parking, admission is fifty cents. Open on Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun, 6−2PM. Snack bar and restrooms.

UPDATE: I’ve upped this from one to two stars as I’ve actually hit TWO great deals in the past month. Not really a good track record for originally going alot over the prior two years, but I guess deals do come ’round every once in a while.
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Original Review:
LOL — Skip this place. Was bought out by RJ Canning in June 2010 and now they charge 50 cents to get in. Lame. I even got accused of shorting them one penny — LOL!!! I GAVE THEM THE SAME STACK OF TWEEKER CHANGE THEY MAKE AS CHANGE THAT THEY GAVE ME LAST TIME I WAS THERE!
DOUBLE LOL WAS THAT I COUNTED IT BEFORE I GAVE IT TO THEM!!!
So that should tell ya — you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.
The place is pretty lame too — People selling sun-​baked things like gaming console systems that probably have been rained and peed on for more than what you can be guaranteed to work off EBAY. Is there that one deal in a million? Sure — but I doubt anymore since they changed ownership. Too $$$ for all.