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Looking for quality car boot to sell, is Covent Garden any good?

My sister and I have been having a clearout (separately) and have some decent quality stuff we would like to sell at a car boot sale. The last time I went to one, as a seller, I was attacked by the "vultures" as soon as I opened the car trunk so I want to avoid that.

We have been recce-ing a few which are well run enough to avoid that (by letting in sellers half a hour early and banning inter seller sales during that time) but they have basically been jumble sales.

We have some nice clothing and househiold goods to sell so want something a bit better. The Covent Garden weekly sale seems more like it as it includes craft stalls but I have not managed to get there in person yet as it is some distance to travel. Anyone else know about it and how it is run?

Alternatively are there any other more upmarket car boots within striking distance of Surrey, South and West London, Bucks, Berks axis which you can recommend?

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  • Auntie-Dolly
    Auntie-Dolly Posts: 1,008 Forumite
    I can't help with up-market boot sales, but to avoid the 'vultures' when you arrive get out, lock your car & go for a wander. 5 minutes later they will all have gone on to the new arrivals & you can unpack in peace.
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