Car boot sale advice - updated 2013

cassey1

Mrs_B wrote: »

I am about to have a go at my first car boot sale as a Seller. I've decided to choose a smaller one to get an idea of whether I can cope or not.

I have a load of new unused Avon stuff to sell, amongst other things - but any suggestions on prices on anything from perfumes to talcs, body sprays and handcreams?

Found the price suggestions on books and things in an earlier post really helpful.

Anything would be a bonus - think I need to cover a pitch fee of around £6.

Perfumes,try £2.-3.00. The other items,50p. I find it depends who attends on that particular day,no days the same. Hope you have a good day and have fun.

shelovestobuystuff

Price the stuff at double what you would be happy taking for it.I do that for some bigger things and have had some nice surprises where people just gave me what was on the price tags without even haggling.

G30RG3

shelovestobuystuff wrote: »

Price the stuff at double what you would be happy taking for it.I do that for some bigger things and have had some nice surprises where people just gave me what was on the price tags without even haggling.

Yeah but if something your selling Say some boots that are priced up for 15£ in the shops and your selling them 5-10£ (Well want 5-10£) Whouldent thay just say ohh what a tight !!!! i dont want to buy of him!

keelykat

Dont think you're allowed to post links like that on here?

keely.

keelykat

leebates78 wrote: »

Maybe not (sorry if I've upset anyone) but it is related to the original thread. I someone going to shoot me now?

I feel as if im nagging, sorry but the mods wont allow links in signatures either-they'll take that off sooner or later lol.

Tinkabell25

Hi,
I'm hoping to do my first car boot and was wondering, does anyone know of a good car boot in Wiltshire? Any advice would also be appreciated!!

andy75uk

Thank you all for some great advice, its nice to see a forum with senible people lol, I don't drive but looking for tips for ebay (which I haven't started yet) but thanks again and happy moneysaving

narabanekeater

Just a warning enviromental health can fine anyone selling food
You need at least a basic food hygiene certificate and have to have your kitcehn inspected
I sold some old bits last year and they arrived and shut the lady next to us stall. She was selling bags of sweets and choc covered fruit

harryhound

The "Womens' Institute" know the rules on selling food. The law changed about 10 or 15 years ago and caused near chaos for the likes of village fetes.

mathsnut76

Hi i am looking to do a car boot sale either this weekendor next. I live in Derby so the nearer the better but i dont fancy the dreadful cattle market venue, been there got the tshirt and the scars to prove it.
AWFUL place for selling.
Any advice on better venues not too far away would be fantastic:j