Can you just turn up at a car boot sale?

Get there early You can usually turn up a couple of hours before to set up your stall. Make sure you give yourself enough time as there are often long queues of cars waiting to get in and nab the best spaces.

Can you go to a car boot sale without a car?

Without a car you can come as a ''walk-in'' seller. Pitches are £10 and entry is via the side gate (opposite Chiswick House ).

Do you need a table for a car boot sale?

Be prepared

You are likely to have an early start, with some car boot sales opening as early as 5am. You will need a table and ground sheets to display your wares – pack these in the car last so you can get them out first. Take plenty of change, some carrier bags and weather-appropriate clothing.

How does a car boot sale work?

Sellers will typically pay a small fee for their pitch and arrive with their goods in the boot of their car. Usually the items are then unpacked onto folding trestle tables, a blanket or tarpaulin, or the ground. Entry to the general public is usually free, although sometimes a small admission charge is made.

What can't you sell at a car boot sale?

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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Is it worth selling at a car boot sale?

Work out how much your stuff is worth

It could be better to sell them via an auction site as they're likely to fetch a lower price at a car boot. But if your main goal is to clear out your clutter, you might be willing to sell it for a low price just to get rid of it.

Can anyone sell at a car boot sale?

There is no hard and fast rule, but ask yourself the following questions: Are the goods you are selling your personal property? If not, and you buy goods in specially to resell – for example, from newspaper adverts or a cash and carry – you are very likely to be a TRADER.

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.

What time should you go to a car boot sale?

When to arrive – Some car boot 'experts' suggest that you should visit a car boot sale both at opening time, to view the best items before they are snapped up, and then again at the end, to offer cash that sellers can't refuse if they want to avoid taking everything home.

What sells best at a car boot sale?

Clothes are a top seller at car boots. Children's and designer clothes sell well, but do expect to get haggled on the prices. Presentation: Iron them and if possible put them on a clothes rail. Always check your clothes for tears or damage before displaying.

How to sell successfully at car boot sale?

How do you display clothes at a car boot sale?

Fellow Car Boot enthusiast Kate McCabe (check out here Car boot sale hauls on YouTube) recommends laying out clothing onto blankets as a clothes rail can look expensive and put buyers off. Reduce items if they aren't selling. And towards the end of the morning consider making everything 5op to clear it all.

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!

Can I sell food at a carboot?

Can I sell food? Food sellers are not permitted to sell at Capital carboot sale.

Can I sell sweets at a car boot?

Yes, you can sell food products at such a gathering on provision that weights & measures, food standards guidelines inc hygeine requirements i.e. packed in a food safe environment have all been complied with.

How much can I earn before declaring to HMRC?

If you make more than £1,000 a year in revenue, you'll need to declare this – along with your profits – to HMRC in January through self-assessment. If you're registered as a sole trader or a business, and you declare your costs and show your profits, only your profits will be liable for the 20% tax.

What is the HMRC side hustle crackdown?

From the 1^st January 2024, HMRC has instructed that digital platforms such as Airbnb, Uber, eBay, Deliveroo, Amazon, Etsy, Fiverr and Upwork, automatically report individuals earnings to HMRC directly as part of HMRC's crackdown to tackle tax evasion.

How much can you earn on a side hustle before paying tax?

If you earn more than £1,000 per year from a side hustle, your first step should be to register for Self-assessment. We can help you do this if needed. Secondly, if you've earned money and have failed to declare it, you should do so. In this way you have a better chance of paying lower penalties.

Can you sell cakes at car boot sales?

If you're simply selling cakes once in a blue moon at a car boot sale or market then you don't need to worry. However, if you are planning on doing this regularly, contact your local council and ask them what the rules are. If you do have to register your kitchen, it's totally free to do so.

Can I sell new stuff at a car boot?

It is fine if you bring along unwanted gifts that are deemed new. However, we are not a market and do not wish to have market stalls within our Car Boot Sales. Our Car Boot Sales are very well attended because our customers enjoy picking up their second hand and retro gear!

Do DVDs sell at car boot sales?

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We wouldn't recommend a car boot sale if you're just selling CDs and DVDs - after all, you have to pay for a pitch so you're unlikely to make your money back. If you've got lots of other things to sell too though, it may be the perfect solution for you. Just beware the hagglers!

Are carboots worth it?

Car boots sales are a great way to simultaneously get rid of unwanted clutter and make some extra money. It can be tricky to know how to do a car boot sale if it's your first time, particularly if you haven't been to many before.

Why are car boot sales good?

A car boot sale is a great way to get rid of old stuff quickly and earn some extra cash while you're at it. It's also pretty fun — especially if the sun is shining! Car boot sales are normally for your old things that just aren't worth putting on ebay.

Are car boot sales a British thing?

While Americans hold garage sales and the French have flea markets, the English have a distinctly British activity in which to sell one's personal second hand goods.