Weekday Swap Meet Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday from 9 am – 4 pm
Closed: December 19, 2023 to January 1, 2024
Vendor Requirements
Required Documents for Vendors
The Golden West College Swap Meet is cash and carry only. No deposits (layaways) or orders may be taken. No services may be offered or sold, such as cell phones, satellite TV or professional (Medical/Contractor/Entertainment).
New Merchandise
Any item or unit that has not been previously owned. Any irregular, seconds, damaged, refurbished merchandise, returned items, surplus, or overstock.
Example: baseball cards, carpet samples, fabric by the yard, perfume, cosmetics, plants, flowers (silk/fresh cut) and most artwork. New merchandise can be sold on Saturday or Sunday.
Used Merchandise
Any item or unit that has been previously owned and/or utilized is considered “used” merchandise.
Example: garage or rummage sale items.
Handcrafted Merchandise
Handcrafted/homemade items that comply with the contractual guidelines are acceptable year-round.
Example: artwork, ceramics and jewelry that are hand made by the vendor.
Vendors can be ordered to vacate spaces if any merchandise displayed is in violation of their contract.
It is the intention of the Enterprise that the Golden West Swap Meet will offer a wide variety of legal items that are of interest to the purchasing community. The Enterprise also follows all state county, and city rules and regulations governing swap meets and general business practices when considering restricting items for sale. The Enterprise reserves the right to prohibit the sale of any items that it determines inappropriate. Products that are deemed to be inappropriate and detrimental to the success of the Golden West Swap Meet will be considered to be “restricted items”. Items are placed on restriction to help balance the environment of the Golden West Swap Meet. No services may be offered or sold. No distribution of flyers or handouts is permitted. No generators allowed without Golden West Swap Meet administration approval.
Example: Used makeup, MAC makeup, Mary Kay cosmetics, new Tupperware, Princess House, pressurized tanks, medicinal items (aspirin, diet products, etc.), counterfeit merchandise*, firearms, ammunition, volatile chemicals, illegal-type knives and weapons, drug-related paraphernalia, pornographic/nudity items, animals/livestock and anything that requires a service such as cell phones.
*Please be aware of the products you are putting out for sale. COUNTERFEIT ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE SWAP MEET. If you are identified as selling counterfeit items, you can be assessed a fine of up to $500 and/or have your selling privileges revoked.
If there are any questions about the merchandise you are selling, please contact Swap Meet Administration.
On the second Saturday: Vendors purchasing a $25 ticket will be able to purchase spaces the same day on Saturday after receiving their raffle ticket placement in line. Vendor must present a valid photo ID, seller’s permit, and Huntington Beach business license as needed. Please refer to Vendor Requirement Page. Vendors not in line by 8:30am will forfeit their priority and must wait at end of the line if their number has been passed up. After second Saturday, future month reservations will be available during “Advance Reservation” hours.
Available spaces may be purchased in advance at the Community Education/Swap Meet office Monday – Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Vendor must present a valid photo ID, seller’s permit, and Huntington Beach business license as needed. Please refer to Vendor Requirement Page. Spaces may be purchased by cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express).
Continuing vendors who have sold in the last 12 months may purchase spaces over the phone Monday – Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm by calling (714) 895-0895. Please refer to Vendor Requirement Page. Spaces may be purchased by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express).
Advance regular spaces are $55 per space and advance corner spaces are $120 per pair.
If the Swap Meet is not sold out, available same day spaces will be sold on a first come first serve basis starting at 6:30am.
If the Swap Meet is sold out, we will hand out tickets from 6:30am to 8:00am for a lottery drawing. We will begin calling numbers for the lottery about 8:10am. Your current photo ID is required. Please refer to Vendor Requirement Page. Spaces may be purchased by cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express).
Same day regular spaces are $65 per space and same day corner spaces are $140 per pair.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL (NO REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS OR DATE CHANGES OF ANY KIND
Daily Vendor A vendor who does not receive a monthly invoice.
Monthly Vendor A vendor who has been approved to receive a monthly invoice.
To apply for monthly status, please refer to “Monthly Vendor Application Information” below.
Monthly Vendor Application Information
Vendors who wish to become a monthly vendor are required to complete a Monthly Vendor Application. These applications will be available at the discretion of the Golden West Swap Meet Administration (during the open application period). Approved vendors will be notified, and an appointment will be scheduled to finalize monthly status.
Food Vendor Application Information
Food or beverage items may not be sold without Golden West Swap Meet Administration approval. Vendors who wish to sell food should complete a Food Application. These applications will be available at the discretion of the Swap Meet Administration (applications will be kept on file for six months from the date of submission). Approved vendors will be notified, and the appropriate permits will be requested. We also encourage you to provide pictures and a menu with your application.
| Tarps |
All canopies and tarps must have 25-pound weights on all vertical poles |
| Trash |
All trash and/or unsold merchandise must be taken with you at the end of the day. |
| Space Limit |
There is a four-space limit per vendor per selling date. |
| Space Size |
Selling spaces are 9 feet wide by 18 feet deep. Vehicle parking space included. Corner spaces are sold in pairs only (Example: E01 and E02) |
| Subleasing |
Spaces may not be subleased. (Subleasing – selling or giving your space to another person.) |
| Refunds |
All Sales are final. No refunds, credits or rain checks are given. |
If you purchase a single space, the front stall is used for merchandise only and the rear stall is used for your vehicle only.
If you purchase more than one space, please refer to the diagram below. A vehicle is required in the rear stall(s)
Operating Procedures, including fees, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT: All merchandise and vehicles must remain within the lines of your space or spaces. You may not extend poles or merchandise past the space lines into the walkways or fire lanes. Canopies and the support legs must fit within the lines of your space. An 8X8 pop-up canopy will fit within a single space.
PLEASE BE KIND TO YOUR NEIGHBOR
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) requires all vendors who sell more than two
(2) times in a 12-month period to obtain a Seller’s Permit.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) requires all vendors who sell more than two (2) times in a 12-month period to obtain a Seller’s Permit.
Please contact your local California Department of Tax and Fee Administration office for more information or apply online at www.cdtfa.ca.gov:
| Bakersfield |
1800 30th Street, Suite 380, 93301-1922 |
(661) 395-2880 |
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Cerritos |
12750 Center Court Drive South, Suite 400, 90703-8594 |
(562) 356-1102 |
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El Centro |
1550 West Main Street, 92243-2832, PO Box 197, 92244 |
(760) 352-3431 |
| Glendale |
505 North Brand Blvd., Suite 700, 91203-3946 |
(818) 543-4900 |
| Irvine |
16715 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 200, 92606 |
(949) 440-3473 |
| Rancho Mirage |
35-900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 280, 92270-1678 |
(760) 770-4828 |
| Riverside |
3737 Main Street, Suite 1000, 92501-3395 |
(951) 680-6400 |
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San Diego |
15015 Avenue of Science, Suite 200, 92128 |
(858) 385-4700 |
| Ventura | 4820 McGrath Street, Suite 260, 93003-7778 |
(805) 677-2700 |
| West Covina |
1521 W. Cameron Avenue, Suite 300, 91790-2738 (PO Box 1500, 91793-1500) |
(626) 480-7200 |
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| California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Headquarters |
Sacramento Customer Service Representatives (800) 400-7115 |
(800) 400-7115 |
The City of Huntington Beach requires any vendor selling more than eight (8) times to purchase a Business License.
Please contact the City of Huntington Beach for more information:
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 – (714) 536-5267
Address Information
Please make sure that both Seller’s Permit and Business License read the Golden West College Swap Meet address:
15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Swap Meet Office Email: community_services@gwc.cccd.edu
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