Turn Your Unwanted Items into Cash!
David’s Step-by-Step Guide to selling at the A47 Car Boot Sale
Not only a fun day out for the whole family, car boot selling is a great opportunity to make money from all your unwanted items. The fantastic thing about the A47 car boot sale is that you can sell pretty much anything you like. It’s the perfect way to grab everything you no longer use or want and turn it into CASH.
Lately, we all need to save money where we can, that means it’s a perfect time to get down to the A47 car boot sale to take advantage, and turn your unwanted items into CASH.
Start by raiding all your cupboards and drawers that haven’t seen the light of day for a while. Check the attic, the kids room even the shed to see what you can sell. Get everyone involved in finding items, and if you don’t have that much stuff to sell, consider sharing a stall with a friend or neighbour.
What can I sell?
Please follow the link below, to see stallholders conditions and what your not allowed to sell:
SEE SELLER CONDITIONS BELOW:
Its always a good idea to visit our car boot prior, to see how others sell their goods and what sells well, plus you will get an idea of the prices to charge.
What Keep the pricing simple, have in mind or written down the price you want for each item or label each item before hand. I sell?
For the best chance of selling your goods make sure your items are clean and in good working order.
Pack the car and bring with you a paste type table a clean colourful tablecloth and if possible a plastic sheet to cover your stall in case of a shower. It’s a good idea to bring carrier bags, folding chairs, sun cream, warm clothes and a second plastic sheet to spread on the ground (good for displaying items).
Remember to bring lots of change and a safe container for your money. Once you start taking notes lock them in your car or put them safely in your pocket. DON’T leave your money tin on view to the world, someone could take it.
OK YOUR READY!
Remember we don’t take bookings, just turn up on the day you choose.
Gates open at 6am, I strongly recommend 7am or later!
Most public start to arrive around 9am onwards.
On The Day
When you arrive you will be shown to your pitch place by our stewards. There is no restriction on space within reason; our site is the largest in the country.
Presentation
Use a clean colourful cloth on your display table to attract buyer’s attention. Place your most eye-catching and attractive items at the front of the table, take the time to make items looks as appealing as possible and try to put items in some kind of order or theme. For example – kitchen items, clothes, house hold, out doors, toys and so on.
Items that are less likely to sell can be put in a box at a set price per item – again for example 50p per item. People do like a good rummage!
Put toys low down so kids can see them.
There will be buyers on site already looking for bargains, some may approach you before you are set up and ready to go. Don’t let them panic you, think carefully before selling off your best items to soon. Remember people love to haggle. Be prepared to stick to your guns and don’t be afraid to say “NO” (politely) or even come back with a counter offer. Don’t sell off your best items for a knockdown price within the first 10 minutes of getting there; you can always reduce your price as the day goes on.
Get Some Staff
Rope in your children, partner or friends to help. An extra pair of hands is indispensable and makes the day more enjoyable.
Why not share a stall with a friend, this way you halve the cost of the stall and ensure a toilet break.
There’s no need to bring food or drink as we have the very best on site, if you are alone you can take advantage of our hot & cold drinks trolleys that serve to your stall also taking breakfast orders.
So remember don’t tip it car boot it, you can always visit the tip FREE! At a later stage anyway!
We hope these tips help and wish you the best of luck for an enjoyable day.
Happy Booting….
David Freer.
Most frequent Questions Asked.
- Do we need to book a stall?
No! We don’t take bookings just turn up on the day. - What time is best to arrive for stallholders?
We open gates at 6am; I advise 7am so you don’t wait to long. - Do you provide tables?
There is a limited number of tables available to rent at £4 per day. Please call David on 07976 66 77 03 to reserve your table/s. - Can we sell food, drinks or sweets?
No food, drinks or sweets of any kind are to be sold without prior permission. - Can we leave the sale whenever we wish?
You can leave whenever you wish; there are no restriction
ALL SELLERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
TRADING CONDITIONS.
DO NOT TRY TO SELL OR EVEN BRING ONTO SITE THE FOLLOWING:
FIREWORKS.
FLAMMABLE GAS / LIQUIDS.
BAND / CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
GUNS / FIREARMS.
CIGARETTES / TOBACCO
ALCOHOL
PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL
LIVESTOCK / ANIMALS & OR BIRDS ETC…
STOLEN GOODS
COUNTERFEIT GOODS
No food or drinks to be sold
without prior permission
PLEASE HELP KEEP COSTS DOWN AND OUR COUNTRYSIDE CLEAN!
SEE DAVID’S BOOTING TIPS ABOVE
NO RUBBISH/ITEMS TO BE LEFT ON ANY PITCH. PLEASE TAKE YOUR UNWANTED/UNSOLD ITEMS AWAY WITH YOU.
NO ELECTRICAL GOODS TO BE LEFT WHAT SO EVER!
Offenders will be noted and not allowed back on site again!