September 28th, 2025 at c-base
Rungestraße 20, 2nd Backyard
12:00 to 17:00
In association with c-base — the oldest discovered space station under Berlin — now long-running (30 years) hackerspace, we're hosting a quarterly second-hand electronics flea market.
In tune with the spirit of right-to-repair as well as reuse-reduce-recycle, the goal of the Berlin Swapfest is for people to bring electronics, equipment, and tools they no longer use but wish to bring to a good home. If you've been trying to find the perfect equipment to build your home-lab or looking for new electronic components, music equipment or tools, this is the place for you. Berlin Swapfest is inspired by the MIT Swapfest, now celebrating their 40th anniversary.
We will try to make things educational and entertaining. Every so often we will pass a microphone around so those who want to swap items can elaborate on what they're offering and what their expectations are for the exchange. The Berlin Swapfest is a relaxed event where you can chat with and meet other like-minded individuals. Additionally, there is a bar where you can get beverages.
Yes, c-base will provide space and tables. Space will be allocated based on registration information. If you forgot to register as a provider of items, it may be possible to get table space if there is room left, but people who registered have priority!
Being a provider of items is free. Depending on the size of the items you're bringing, you may be asked for a deposit to cover potential disposal costs if you don't take them back home.
However, we highly encourage you to only bring items you're comfortable taking back home.
We have no requirements on how to exchange goods. You can use cash, cryptocurrency, PayPal, electronics, services, knowledge, beverages, or any other medium of exchange—it is entirely up to you. Any disputes must be resolved between the parties involved. Team members will only intervene in cases where c-base rules are breached.