Do I need cash for a Peckham car boot?

Please bring exact change for the door. We cannot accept £50 or £20 notes. The closest cash points can be found at NatWest (opposite Burger King on Peckham Road.) Please make sure you ask for a stamp on your way out if you wish to re-enter.

What do I need to take to a car boot?

Umbrella, shopping bags, jump leads, warning triangle, tow rope and sign, cheap chopping board for a quick way of shovelling snow off it in the morning. High vis should be in the glovebox so you can put it on before getting out if you need.

What time does Peckham car boot open?

'" Rain or shine, we're here! Join us every other Sunday from mid Feb till December, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. You'll find us at Harris Academy Peckham (SE15 5DZ), with the entrance just off Bellenden Road by the astro turf playground.

Can you haggle at car boot sales?

Most items at car boot sales don't have price tags. That's because people who go to car boot sales like to haggle and will start by choosing something they like the look of and asking how much it is.

What's the best time to go to a car boot sale?

Morning is best as it can be packed up and done by the afternoon and people can get on with their day. It takes time to get people in and fully set up, then some of the buying public may want to come in early so it pushes the time back.

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How to prep for a car boot sale?

Can anyone do 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. Sales held in car parks need a licence, but those held inside buildings or on a highway do not.

Where do car boot sellers get their stock?

At Clearance Warehouse we stock a vast amount of car boot sale supplies. We supply car boot traders and sellers with a wide variety goods.

How much do DVDs sell for at car boot?

Recycle the black plastic if your local council take them. Put the paper in recycling. Bundle up the DVD's with string and sell as bird scarers. Our local charity shop sells them at 10 for a pound, I've bought some at carboots for 50p or a pound max unless it's a box set.

Do car boot sales make money?

The research also found that the average person selling at a car boot sale came away with £110 in profit: there is, it seems, money to be made. For many car booters, though – whether they're selling, buying to resell or simply sourcing second-hand to keep costs down – it is often not solely about the money.

Do car boot sales run in winter?

Apps Court Car Boot Sales are held every Sunday and on all Spring, Summer, and early Winter Bank Holiday Mondays (weather dependent). If you would like to sell, please just turn up and we will direct you where to set up and we will collect your pitch fee once you have done so.

What is the meaning of carboot?

Car boot may refer to: Boot (car), a storage space in a car. Wheel clamp, a device to prevent a vehicle from being moved. Car boot sale, a market where people sell unwanted possessions from their cars.

Are car boot sales still a thing?

Car boot sales generally take place in the summer months. However, in a growing trend, indoor boot sales, and all-year hard-standing outdoor boot sales, are now appearing in some parts of the UK. Items for sale are extremely varied, including for example antiques and collectables, as in a flea market.

What sells best at a car boot sale?

We've got 10 tips on what to do and mistakes to avoid if you want to make money at a car boot sale. Popular items at a car boot sale include clothes, accessories, children's toys, baby goods, shoes, furniture, ornaments, photo frames, jewellery and books.

What can you not sell at car boot sales?

NO COUNTERFEIT OR STOLEN GOODS – This is illegal and unwelcome on our site. NO WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS ITEMS – We will remove them and give to the police. NO LIVE ANIMALS – Under any circumstances at all. NO NEW GOODS – This is a car boot not a market.

How does a car boot work?

A wheel clamp, also known as wheel boot, parking boot, or Denver boot, is a device that is designed to prevent motor vehicles from being moved. In its most common form, it consists of a clamp that surrounds a vehicle wheel, designed to prevent removal of both itself and the wheel.

Can I sell DVDs for cash?

Yes! Selling your DVDs is a great way to make space in your house and make extra cash too.

How to prepare 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.

Are car boot sales British?

Car boot sales are a cherished part of British culture, offering bargains and a chance to clear out unwanted items. Whether you're a buyer hunting for vintage treasures or a seller aiming to offload old goods, certain sales stand out as the best in the country.

Can you sell fake clothes at a car boot sale?

If you are a genuine 'non-trader' seller, you will be largely outside the controls of consumer law, but there are exceptions – for example, if you describe goods in any way and that description proves to be false, you will be obliged to give a refund or replacement or reduce the price to reflect the misdescription or ...

Are car boot sales illegal?

There is no consensus among local authorities as to how car boot sales should be classified, but in some areas councils impose the normal conditions attached to market licences. Some will permit car boot sales only if the proceeds are going to charity, as opposed to benefiting commercial enterprises.

Do you need a car to sell at a car boot sale?

Can I sell if I do not have a car? Without a car you can come as a ''walk-in'' seller.

Should you price items at a car boot sale?

You can price the items how ever you want but remember the whole idea of a car boot is to get rid on unwanted items (I know some do not see it like that and use it as a commercial venture) therefore price your items accordingly. If you want the items gone, price them fairly but as low as your prepared to take.

How much does it cost to sell at a car boot?

A normal pitch (£15) is a car selling from one table at the rear of the vehicle. A side on/double pitch (£30) allows for two tables to be placed down the side of the vehicle to sell from.

Do you have to pay tax on car boot sales?

AMS Accountancy are on hand to explain how selling at a car boot sale or on the internet can result in having to register as self-employed. It all depends on whether you are trading. If you sell unwanted presents, or items after moving house etc., you need not tell H M Revenue & Customs about this income.