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What $32 Bought Me At The Swap This Weekend

I love deals so whenever I want to find one, I head over to the Swap-O-Rama located at 4100 S. Ashland Avenue on the south side of the city. If you haven’t been, I am telling you..GET YOUR ASS THERE! You can find everything from bicycles to toilets at an awesome price. This past weekend,... Read more »

By Joy Sinegar,
June 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm • 

The Top 11 Tips for Conquering The Swap Meet. A South Side Exclusive!

The South Side shopping staple has always been the Swap-O-Rama.  Where else can a shopper buy dog food, a wedding dress, get family photos and a haircut all for a killer price? I grew up going to the Swap as it is so affectionately called by many a Southsider. As a kid, I got school shoes,... Read more »

By Joy Sinegar,
April 30, 2012 at 11:37 pm • 

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