Electronics Flea Market

A flea market that targets electronic hobbyists and ham radio operators. It runs from March through September on the second Saturday morning of the month. Parking is three dollars, and takes place in lot B at De Anza College. Food and drinks are available from the hosting amature radio club.
It’s best to get here early, before dawn, if you want something in particular. Otherwise just casually cruise the seller’s spaces, admiring the technology of yesteryear. Lots of old radios, test equipment, computers and related components you can only find here.
There are also some interesting non electronic vendors, such as an engraver, a guy who sells homemade honey, and various tool dealers. Also, more and more run of the mill hawkers dealing in such things as clothing, jewelry and sundries are showing up.
This is a fun way to spend a Saturday morning, and it benefits many non-​profit amateur radio organizations.

First visit ever on this visit to the SF Bay area Electronics Flea Market. Wandered around and encountered a large used tool seller with a big van run by two old, gray and over weight guys (humm, power tools at an electronics flea market). One guy has a fat weiner dog. The dog seemed nice enough, but the guy has a pretty bad attitude upon price negotiation. Aren’t Flea Markets places where price negotiation is an accepted and mostly expected procedure? Well, not at this booth. So, expect fixed prices, or stay away from these two guys, the dog excepted. As they soured the visit, I’m sure I’ll never re-​visit this interesting Silicon Valley venue. Yet, I did encounter many affable and friend true electronics sellers there who were friendly and open about prices.