Can I sell plants on Ebay UK?

Plants, flowers, seeds, trees, fruits and vegetables prohibited by government or by postage regulations are not allowed. Most plants and seeds can be listed as long as they're allowed in the location the seller is posting to, but there are exceptions, including some seeds and noxious weeds.
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Is it legal to sell plants from home UK?

If you sell plants over the internet/mail order, or sell to another retailer, you need to issue plant passports with the lowest trade unit. If you send plants through the mail but without any money changing hands (except to cover postage and packing) you do not require a plant passport.
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What items can you not sell on eBay?

Prohibited and restricted items
  • Adult items.
  • Alcohol.
  • Live animals.
  • Art.
  • Artefacts and cave formations.
  • Catalytic converters and test pipes.
  • Charity and fundraising.
  • Clothing, used.
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Can I sell plants at a car boot sale?

I know quite a few people who sell fruit / veg/ flowers at carboot sales. They never had a licence but i think you need to if plan to sell them at a shop.
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Is it legal to sell wildflower seeds?

It's ok to gather seeds from flowers from meadows or hedges in the wild, as long as you do so in moderation, and only for your own use (not to sell)!
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Do I need a Licence to sell plants in the UK?

Details. You must have a licence to sell any of the animals and plants listed on schedule 5 and schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and on annex II (b) and IV of the EU Habitats Directive.
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Do you need a Licence to sell flower seeds UK?

You must be licensed if your business is involved in marketing seeds covered by the Regulations. These may include: marketing seed. packing, sealing or labelling seed.
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What sells well at carboots?

Bric-a-brac, clothes, books and toys are all car boot sale staples. However, it can be surprising what sells well, so even if you think an item is not worth anything, it may be worth bringing it along. You should avoid spending all of your profits on buying more items from other sellers.
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What can you not sell at car boot sales?

Fire Arms, Knives, Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substances, Unless fully licensed to do so, with permission from National Car Boot sale organisers, it is strictly forbidden to sell any of the above items and any items that may fall into the above categories.
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How to make the most money at a car boot sale?

Make money selling your old stuff at a car boot sale near you using these tips and tricks to boost your takings.
  1. Find a local car boot sale. ...
  2. Sort out the stock. ...
  3. Choose the best pitch. ...
  4. Get there early. ...
  5. Prepare a float. ...
  6. Get equipped. ...
  7. Pack the car strategically. ...
  8. Bring a helping hand.
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What is the most sold item on eBay?

The best selling items on eBay
  • Cables.
  • Men's Clothing.
  • Fragrances.
  • Computers.
  • Car Phone Holder.
  • Wireless Charger.
  • Necklaces.
  • Supplements.
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What is the most profitable thing to sell on eBay?

Best Things To Sell On eBay
  • Used Cell Phones. Used and refurbished cell phones are a hot category on eBay that generates over $144 million dollars per year in sales. ...
  • Luxury Watches. ...
  • Toys And Action Figures. ...
  • Computer Accessories. ...
  • Baby Items. ...
  • Collectibles. ...
  • Sports Cards. ...
  • Musical Instruments.
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What is the secret to selling on eBay?

Spread out listings rather than bulk drops

“Because of how the eBay algorithm works, listing one item a day for seven days straight is better than listing seven items on a single day”.
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Can I sell the plants I grow?

You may actually need a state license to sell plants. Each state has different rules, so it's important to check your state's requirements. California, for example, only requires a permit to sell nursery stock (outdoor plants) and seeds, but Florida requires a license for any plant sales.
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Can I sell my garden plants?

You may be considered to sell regularly with a view to making a profit if you: a. Have a website or social media account devoted to trading plants or plant products or; b. Have a price list for the plants or plant products you sell or; c. If you advertise plants for sale on a regular basis.
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How do I register to sell plants UK?

Registration and Plant Passports
  1. APHA: [email protected].
  2. Forestry Commission: see guidance on GOV.uk or contact [email protected].
  3. Scotland: Contact SASA.
  4. Northern Ireland: Contact DAERA.
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Do you have to declare earnings from a car boot sale?

Sales on auction sites and car boot sales

If you trade on an auction site such as eBay or at car boot sales – for instance by making things and selling them, or buying goods and selling them on at a profit – this is a taxable activity, and you will need to pay tax on any earnings that exceed your allowances.
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Do I need insurance for a car boot sale?

Insurance. Both organisers and individual stallholders should have insurance to cover any eventuality.
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Can I sell cakes at a car boot sale?

You can sell food which is not to be consumed on the premises at our sales (such as homemade cakes and jams etc). However we believe that you would then definitely be considered a TRADER and be governed by the rules set out below.
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Are carboots cash only?

It's very rare for any sellers to accept payment by card, but recently more and more customers expect to use a card. It'a car boot sale – cash is king!
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Why do car boot sales start so early?

They're a sortofa market and markets are traditionally open for business very early in the morning. My guess is that they maybe originally started at 8. People turned up at 7 to sell. So buyers turned up then too.
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Can I sell plants without a plant passport?

Plant Passports are required for:

All passported plants and plant products when sold to the final user by means of sales through distance contracts (mail order sales, on-line sales, tele-sales etc.). Some high risk plants will require a plant passport to the final user in certain Protected Zones.
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Is it legal to sell vegetables from your garden?

The Allotments Act 1922 has a general prohibition on any "trade or business" being conducted on an allotment. But allotments are allowed to have an allotment shop, which councils tend to regard as fund-raising rather than a business.
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Is collecting wild flower seeds illegal UK?

Collecting wildflower seed

Uprooting a plant is harmful and illegal without the consent of the landowner or occupier. Gathering seed carefully and in moderation does little damage and is simple to do.
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