Can you make money from car boot sales?

Harry Kind, a consumer expert at the consumer body Which?, says: “Selling unwanted items at a car boot sale can be a great way to make some extra cash and declutter your space but it's worth doing some research and having a plan if you want to make it truly worthwhile.”

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.

Do you have to declare earnings from a car boot sale?

For somebody like yourself who has only sold their own unwanted second hand goods on a couple of occassions, HM Revenue & Customs would not deem there to be a trading activity and therefore the income received would not need to be declared on a self assessment tax return.

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.

Do you need permission to run a car boot sale?

Car boot sales usually count as 'occasional sales', which must be licensed. An occasional sale is a sale including five or more stalls, stands, vehicles or pitches. There are exceptions to the licensing of occasional sales.

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How do you run a successful car boot?

Can you sell food at car boot sales UK?

It is not a good idea to sell items past their 'sell-by' date, even though this is not of itself an offence – food must be unfit for human consumption before environmental health officers will penalise you. Please act responsibly and exercise caution. Think twice before selling nightwear.

Do I need insurance for a car boot sale?

Insurance. Both organisers and individual stallholders should have insurance to cover any eventuality.

Can you sell cigarettes at a car boot sale?

What items cannot be sold at the Car Boot Sale? Fake/Counterfeit items, Food and Drink, Cigarettes, Livestock, Tins of Paint, Knives.

How do you show clothes at a car boot sale?

If you don't have a rail, a tarpaulin can be a great way to display more items without having to make people rummage through a large pile. With your items more spread out, people passing by can easily see what you have on offer and something may catch their eye.

How much can I earn before declaring to HMRC?

You will need to declare any profits over £1,000 in a self-assessment tax return by 31 January each year. Tax payable: Earnings over £1,000, minus any allowable expenses and calculated based on your overall income tax band.

How much money can you earn from a hobby before paying tax UK?

Firstly, you'll only need to report your earnings from your hobby if they exceed your Trading Allowance. This is a £1,000 turnover limit that all UK taxpayers are allowed to earn tax-free, in a single tax year, from things like a hobby or a project they do in their spare time.

How much money can I earn before paying tax?

Your tax-free Personal Allowance

The standard Personal Allowance is £12,570, which is the amount of income you do not have to pay tax on. Your Personal Allowance may be bigger if you claim Marriage Allowance or Blind Person's Allowance.

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.

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!

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.

Can you sell vapes at a boot sale?

No selling of food, alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes/vape products, pornography or counterfeit audio/visual goods (including games and software).

Can you sell homemade cakes at a car boot sale?

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.

Do you need a Licence to sell cakes at car boot?

Legislation states that all food businesses must register their kitchens with their local authority, unless they operate on a 'casual and limited' basis only. If you're simply selling once in a blue moon at a car boot sale or market then you might not need to worry.

Can you legally drive with your boot open?

It's perfectly legal to drive with your boot open, but much like carrying a mattress above your head, it has to be done safely and within the rules of the law. First and foremost, your load and the boot itself must be secure and not liable to fall from the vehicle or flail around out of control.

How do you organize a car boot?

How can I sell more at a car boot sale?

Can I sell food at a carboot?

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

How do I legally sell food UK?

When you start a new food business, or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You should do this at least 28 days before you start trading. Registration of your food business is free and can't be refused.

Do car boot sales happen in winter?

Car boot sales do run in the winter yes... they tend to be in the sticks a bit (where there's space) and you often need a car to get to them (I used to go to one at Denham which must have been at least a mile from the nearest public transport).