Some items he sells: Cheese, seeds, beans, cream, mole, Mexican candies, tamales, and the like.

He has been in business for over 32 years. He has been selling at Swap-O-Rama for more than 24 years (Ashland for 24 years and Melrose Park for 12 years). He is a staple at Swap.

“A lot of visitors come to Swap-O-Rama specifically to purchase my products and the foods I provide. Swap-O-Rama employees have always treated me with respect and likewise to them, it is like family. The atmosphere at Swap-O-Rama is really good and many of the visitors come from different neighborhoods. The day I’m not wearing my sombrero people are asking all about it.”
Nasario Perez
Company: Cremeria Rancho Santa María, Inc.

Some items he sells: Chilies, dried fruits, candies, spices, and more…

Jose has been a vendor at Melrose Park & Ashland Ave for 14 years.

Jose enjoys providing his foods to the buyers and working with the excellent Swap-O-Rama staff.

Jose Romero
Company: Chile’s Romero

Some items he sells: T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and zippered joggers

He has been in business for 45 years. He has been selling at Ashland for 27 years (since we opened).

“Ashland is the mother of all Flea Markets. The best business decision I have ever made was to come be a vendor at Swap-O-Rama. I have been to Flea Markets all over the USA, but none compare to Ashland. With this opportunity, I was able to send my daughter to college, and now she is a school teacher.”

Enrique Bustamante
Company: Enrique’s T-Shirts