Opinions wanted....

abitofhelp

ohhh the penny sweets we used to have as kids with the 1/2 penny ones mixed up in a paper bag, also proper sherbet not that powder stuff they have now.

gingin_2

I agree with balletshoes about the fudge- proper, fresh, locally made fudge. That's the thing we each pick a few cubes of and have as a treat if we are at the market and it always seems to be pretty pricey too!

It's got to be hygenic looking for me, otherwise I wouldn't buy.

kaya64

and the sweet peanuts , yummy yummy

kitschkitty

There are sweet stalls at the local markets here, but the sweets are always pre measured and either in plastic bags or "take away" containers, depending on which stall. Sweets in jars are available in a number of shops round here though, some have been running for decades, some for just months.

Hand made fudge is only at the farmers markets.

Sugar free sweets are fairly popular these days too (with adults).

Some stalls also sell bags of candy floss & giant lollies/dummies etc (you know the kind you see at the seaside/fair).

Worth thinking about which sweets are less stable in the summer sun too i.e. chocolate and fudge - no one likes sticky & melted sweets!

ska_lover

Its a nice idea, but more of a novelty item that would sell well at xmas or birthdays.

I cant see much repeat business here tbh

xxlouisexx56

I would normally always buy my kids a pre packaged 50p bag of sweets if we were going past a stall

My eldest loves lollies and strawberry laces

FatVonD

It might be an idea to post this in the Small Business and Charities Moneysaving forum, there's not much about starting a business those folk don't know, it could save you a costly mistake!

But my two pennorth, there's a stall selling (pick'n'mix) sweets at Waterloo station, despite huge passing trade I don't think I've seen anyone buying any, ever, and they've just put their prices down but maybe commuters aren't the ideal target market!

kate1976

My friend's ex had a sweet stall on the market, it was very popular and gained lots of regulars and he earned quite a bit, I used to go round and help bag up the sweets, I won't lie I nicked a few too!!

Good luck with it and don't forget the cola bottles...especially fizzy cola bottles (mouth watering now):)

Turtle

We have someone at work selling sweets once a week. One person does the big jars and sells 100g for a £1. He also does lots of prepacked bags. Someone else comes only selling prepacked bags, also £1. Both their stalls are always busy, though there must be over 1000 people in the building working daytime hours, it's a really big company. I think it's a great idea and something I've considered setting up myself if I were to get made redundant.

noodledoodle78

Some brilliant ideas and positive comments guys - thanks.

So - I am thinking that the pre-packed and ready bagged sweets are the best route.

So now I need ideas on display - names etc - and what sort of prices would you expect to pay for 1/4 of sweets - bars etc.

What would make you buy from me - and what sort of deals would interest you (if any!)