Swap Shop
3.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Hunt out bargains at this flea market, the largest in the South.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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JamesVagabond
New York City, NY9 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
It’s generally a collection of stalls selling Chinese knock-off products and others of questionable origin. Don’t go near the “pet” store area. It will make you lose faith in humanity as hundreds of tropical birds are crammed into cages each desperately voicing their desire to get the hell out and back to where they were before some thoroughly heartless perp dropped a bag over it.
It’s just an overall depressing place and the furthest thing from a tourist destination, in my opinion. I’m questioning how it got onto the list of top 10 for Ft. Lauderdale. Maybe all of these stall operators gave it glowing reviews.
It’s just an overall depressing place and the furthest thing from a tourist destination, in my opinion. I’m questioning how it got onto the list of top 10 for Ft. Lauderdale. Maybe all of these stall operators gave it glowing reviews.
Written 14 December 2022
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Joe
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
I ve seen a lot of glea markets in my life and this one in particular is one of the best. The wig store in the East wing next to the elevator was incredible. My wife had to try different wigs. Gigi who works there was very nice and helpful. Also the jewelry store in front had some nice pieces for good price. I advice anybody to visit the SwapShop. Bring cash as they charge $3 for the Atm.
Written 13 September 2022
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RJ C
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May 2022 • Couples
Don't bother going to see the cars... nearly all of them are gone. Sounds like the owner sold them and cashed out. Website is not updated. Not worth the time... just a giant collection of junk.
Written 10 May 2022
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No fool
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
Beware of vendor in food court runs 2 connected kiosks charged my credit card $244.22 for a cheeseburger combo and a Phillie cheese steak combo total should have been $18.00 !!!! She is a CON ARTIST!!! CHECK YOU RECEIPT!!!!
Written 2 November 2021
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Noah W
5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Always something new at the Swap Shop! Many different vendors. All different types of food. Full arcade. Great for families.
Written 28 August 2021
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Kendra S
2 contributions
Mar 2021
Terrific swap meet where you can find antiques, collectibles and other household items worth a lot of money for a steal if you know how to bargain hunt. I’m guessing the people who gave bad reviews are mall shopper who don’t know how to hunt for deals.
Written 11 June 2021
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jvdNewYork
new york119 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
I was shocked at the filthy condition of this place. People were literally selling junk out in the parking lot spaces. Looked and smelled like a poor and desperate third world location. It was shocking and sad.
Written 23 February 2021
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James L
Bangor, WI164 contributions
Feb 2021
Complete waste of time and $3 for parking. We didn't find anything that was to our liking. It was also hard to navigate around. It didn't flow very well. Stayed only about 30 min before we had enough.
Written 19 February 2021
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Karen D
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Jan 2021 • Couples
This place is just weird and dirty. Its like being transported to some poor town in Mexico. The stuff they sell is all junk...cell phone accessories, weird clothes, cheap watches, grocery store stuff, etc. Not really anything cool or unique. I love a good flea market but this wasn't one!
Written 24 January 2021
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Hannah
14 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Would give 0 stars if I could. I specifically asked the person up front how long the previews were and was told 15 minutes, yet the movie started after only 5 minutes and due to being in line at the concession stand I missed 5 minutes of the movie. Also, it says to show something on their website to get a free ticket and because I didn’t print it (it says to print in SMALL letters) they wouldn’t accept it-really? It should have been honored. Also saying $5 daily rate on the website is confusing and false advertising-it makes it seems like that’s for movie prices, NOT vendors. They do this on purpose. In their email response they took no blame and were extremely nasty to me and told me “good luck with my dispute” and that I was basically lying about what the person up front at the gate told me about the previews—why would I make that up? How about taking responsibility and correcting your staff? What a disgusting way to do business. Will NEVER return and hope they go out of business or get new management!!
Written 20 August 2020
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denisecaffo
Palm Springs, FL33 contributions
Saturday and Sunday
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