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One of the Southland’s largest flea markets, with over 400 vendors, is held the first Sunday of every month on the east side of campus. Another will be held on Oct. 2.

“It was started in 1977 by two brothers, Tom and Tim Selinskie,” said Carrie Afuso, flea market/auxiliary coordinator. “Tom Selinskie is now a member of the Pasadena Unified School Board.”

PCC’s flea market features vendors selling antiques, collectibles, tools, clothes, toys and much more.

The flea market helps fund several school programs. Stipends are given to student government leaders, as well as scholarships in the sum of $30,000 and capital support for campus renovations.  It also helps fund field trips and co-curricular activities.

The PCC flea market is named “The Original,” as it is the original community college flea market as well as the first nonprofit flea market in the United States to run on a continual basis.

PCC’s flea market was designed to benefit students through program support and scholarships.  Hours of operation begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. and admission is always free. Two dollar parking is available at the Hill Avenue and Del Mar structure.

“We’ve been voted again this year for Pasadena’s best flea market,” said Afuso. “We have the reputation for having high quality things.”

The day-to-day operations are overseen by the flea market coordinator under the supervision of the assistant dean for student affairs.

A 1935 Ford pickup is another rare find for sale at the PCC Flea Market. The pickup belongs to Peter Torres, a vendor who has been selling at the flea market for 28 years. (Anthony Richetts / Courier)

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