Car Boot Sales

Ok, so this weekend might not be ideal car boot sale weather, but it is supposed to be summer.
It is amazing how much money you can make from stuff which you might otherwise have thrown away. It is certainly true that one mans junk is another ones treasure.

I really like doing car boot sales and have made £180 at my best one, but know other people who have done much better than that.

There are a few tips that I can give you:

Presentation is key - make sure that you have a nice table to display your items on, if it is grubby cover it with a cloth. Make sure you spread out all your items so they can be seen easily, but don't crowd it so much that people can't get to your table.

Don't look too professional - I know that there are some people who won't buy of stall holders who look like they do car boots sales every week. These people often go early and get bargains off other sellers and then resell them on their stall for more money. Make sure that you don't look like one of these people and loose some sales.

Talk to people when they come to your stall - you never know they might be looking for something you have to sell but might not see it unless you point it out. Also talking to people makes them more likely to buy something if they previously hadn't been sure about it.

Make sure you take food, water, sun tan lotion and a hat - in the summer it can get very hot and you lose energy very fast. Don't make the mistake of forgetting those things and having to buy them at the sale as this is a quick way to eat into your profits.

Be prepared to barter - a lot of people won't buy something unless they think they are getting a bargain, so make sure that you suggest a price that you are willing to reduce if necessary. If you aren't sure about doing this, think about whether you would rather take the item back home with you or sell it at a bit less money.