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Silicon Valley Surplus Sources ***
Swap Meets / Flea Markets
Here is a list of the surplus sources ("junk" shops)
I know about in the Silicon Valley area. Please email
me if you have any additions or changes.
| Electronics
Electronics Flea Market @ De Anza College |
| When |
2nd Saturday of the month March through October. Starts early - buyers show up as early as 5AM |
| Where |
DeAnza College in Cupertino. Click
here for nore information. |
| Buyers |
$2 for parking - STRICTLY ENFORCED |
| Sellers |
$20 for a 2 stall space |
| Capitol Flea Market
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| When |
Every weekend 6:00AM - 5:30 PM |
| Where |
Capitol Drive-In, 3630 Hillcap Avenue, San Jose. Off Capitol
Expressway between highways 101 and 87 |
| Buyers |
$1.50 |
| Sellers |
$15 - 25 |
| Contact |
(408)225-5800 |
| Notes |
Although this isn't specifically an electronics swap meet,
it's in the heart of Silicon Valley and there's always some
interesting electronics for the sharp-eyed shopper |
"Junk" Stores
ACE Electronics |
| Address |
1810 Oakland Road, Suite C, San Jose |
| Phone |
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| Hours |
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| Notes |
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Excess
Solutions |
| Address |
156 S. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas |
| Phone |
408-262-3900 |
| Hours |
M-F 8-6, Sat 10-3 |
| Notes |
Clean and well organized with lots of bins of
components and hardware. Prices are reasonable and they get
new inventory often. Lots of stuff is available for sale on
their new e-commerce web site, but I prefer to browse the isles
in the store. |
| Halted
Specialties (HSC) |
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| Address |
3500 Ryder Street, Santa Clara |
| Phone |
408-732-1573 |
| Hours |
M-F 8-7, Sat 9-5 |
| Notes |
A mix of new, reconditioned and surplus stuff.
Lots of computer related things and test equipment. The anual
parking lot sale around the end of Summer is worth checking
out. |
| WeirdStuff
Warehouse |
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| Address |
384 West Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale |
| Phone |
408-743-5650 |
| Hours |
M-Sat 9:30-6, Sun 11-5 |
| Notes |
Another landmark in Silicon Valley Junk history.
I recommend digging
in the AS-IS area in the back for the most interesting stuff.
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Closed Shops :(
Alltronics
has closed it's retail operation, but is alive and well on the
web  |
Haltek  |
RA Enterprises
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Sharon Industries |
Other Online Sources
Bruce Lane's (Sunny) California Swaps and Stores Page
Bill Beaty's Surplus Parts and Equipment for Amateur Scientists
Sam's Repair FAQ
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