Please help 1st car boot 2moro on own with 2 kids

wokkies

raptorman wrote: »

When you drive in, if there are people swarming around the car don't open up
and setup straight away. Sometimes it can be very intimidating and confusing trying to remember your prices when a dozen scavengers are rifling through your boot.

I generally park up and then sit in the car for 10 mins until
the vultures move on.

Hope this helps

most defineatly, that really annoys me when they see you stop the car and they dive on you

Jennie_2

You need to use a bit of psychology. Whatever you want for your item, add a bit. People love a bargain and will want to knock you down, resulting in your getting less than you would like. So, if you want a fiver for something, say it's £6.50. They will then probably offer you a fiver. Take a breath. Pretend you are thinking, and then say yes.

Remember the dealers!!!!! They arrive en masse as you are setting up. If you have something they want they will hassle you as you are unpacking. Keep your wits about you. They are trying to confuse you and get you to part with something at a knock down price.

Have you got a bum bag? Safest thing for your money. Try and restrict drinks. Who is going to take your kids to the loo if they need it?

Are you absolutely sure no one can have the kids for you or pitch in and help you?

jet77

LOL Shame - don't know why not mom23

I've just had a thought for any1 doing a car boot 2moro - especially with kids - every1 should take suncream - maybe I shouldn't post this coz it will prob rain now :eek:

jet77

Jennie - OMG I hadn't even thought about the kids needing the loo :eek: I haven't got any1 who would be able to look after them.

Jennie_2

jet77 wrote: »

LOL Shame - don't know why not mom23

I've just had a thought for any1 doing a car boot 2moro - especially with kids - every1 should take suncream - maybe I shouldn't post this coz it will prob rain now :eek:

Oh goodness yes Suncream!!!! Really smart Jet77! I remember doing a bootsale once and we went lobster coloured. Hadn't bargained on the sun beating down. Hats too if you can get your littlies to wear them.

Plenty of water too but I do worry about the loo situation. If push comes to shove would they use the potty in the car??

mom23

OMG yes as Jennie says restrict the drinks.(smile and be friendly to your next stall holder then if the worst comes to the worst they may watch your stall! unless your like me and get stuck next to "Gonzilla":rotfl: )
It is quite intimadating when you first pull up and the vulchers pounce but as raptorman says sit tight and wait for them to move on.


:rotfl:Will really be thinking about you:rotfl: you will have to let us know how you get on!!!!

mom23

MEMO to Jet77
Don't forget potty!!!!

ssparry

I'm glad my dd in nappies - quick change in the boot - nice!

Jennie_2

I hope it goes really well for you all tomorrow. I will be thinking of you.

I am going to a boot sale tomorrow to have a look at it and get some ideas so I can sell my stuff next week. I am sitting going through it as I type (oh what an exciting Saturday night!!!:rolleyes2 )

Hope you all come home with loads of ££££'s

jet77

So do I!!!

I haven't got a potty anymore!!! HELP!! - might take the mop bucket!!