What sells best at boot sales?

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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How to be successful at car boot sales?

If you're thinking about doing a car boot sale, here are a few tips that could help 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 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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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.
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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!
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Do DVDs still sell well?

Streaming is a popular way to consume media these days, and DVD sales have declined by 86% since 2008. Curiously, many stores fill their shelves with DVDs and Blu-rays, and Technicolor Home Entertainment Services plans to ship as many as 750 million discs in 2022.
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Do you have to declare car boot sales?

On the other hand if somebody regularly attends car boot sales (for instance every fortnight) with a view to making profits, HM Revenue & Customs will deem them t be trading and they would need to be registered as self-employed for tax and National Insurance purposes.
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Can you just turn up at a car boot sale?

We don't take bookings for sellers in advance, you simply need to turn up on the day - or the night before - and join the queue. Please take a look at our "sellers" section for all the information you need, including pricing, pitch sizes, and the few items which are prohibited at our sales.
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How do you display clothes at a car boot sale?

Clothes rail.

If you are going to sell old clothes, you can put them on the ground on a rug, or display them on a rail. The latter is much, much better: clothes on the floor quickly get jumbled into less-than-enticing piles of fabric. Also, people have to bend down to rummage through them.
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Can you haggle at car boots?

Haggling at car boot sales is completely normal and the sellers won't be offended when offered a lower price than they're asking. They've got a car full of stuff and they probably don't want to take it back home again. Instead of saying “I'll buy this”, ask “What's the best price you could do for me if I bought this?”
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Can I sell homemade jam 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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Can I sell my 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.
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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.
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How do I sell stuff to a carboot?

Ten tips for successful selling at car boot sales
  1. Research. ...
  2. Pack the night before. ...
  3. Get there early. ...
  4. Go with a friend. ...
  5. Consider when to use price labels. ...
  6. Bargains attract. ...
  7. Prepare answers to objections that buyers may have. ...
  8. Set your stall out like a retailer would.
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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.
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How do you take pictures of clothes for sale?

6 Tips On How To Take Good Pictures Of Clothes To Sell
  1. Make sure your items look good. Whether you're selling second-hand or brand-new items, you'll want to make sure they're looking their very best. ...
  2. Pick your camera. ...
  3. Choose a shooting style. ...
  4. Choose the setting & background. ...
  5. Fix the lighting. ...
  6. Take a picture of the label.
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Do car boot sales run in winter?

We run at least two car boots a week, every week through the whole year. In the winter we do car boots on Saturday and Sunday and in the Spring, Summer and Autumn you can catch up with the action every week on Tuesday and Friday as well as Saturday and Sunday.
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How much should I sell things for at a car boot sale?

Experts suggest pricing at between 10% and 15% of the original value. If you are desperate to declutter and don't want to take anything home with you, consider lowering your prices.
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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.
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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.
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Are old DVDs worth selling?

Yes! Selling your DVDs is a great way to make space in your house and make extra cash too. The discs aren't biodegradable and take years to break down, so the best way to get rid of them is to recycle with us today - it's smart for you, smart for the planet.
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What is replacing DVDs?

Streaming is a popular way to consume media these days, and DVD sales have declined by 86% since 2008. Curiously, many stores fill their shelves with DVDs and Blu-rays, and Technicolor Home Entertainment Services plans to ship as many as 750 million discs in 2022.
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Should I throw away old DVDs?

Chuck them in the trash

This is by far the simplest way to get rid of discs that contain no data that has no value (AOL CDs, magazine cover disks, that sort of thing). You might feel like recycling discs instead of just chucking them into the trash. Since CDs and DVDs are made of polycarbonate they can be recycled.
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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).
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Can you sell electrical goods at car boot sales?

We advise consumers not to buy items such as electric fires, electric blankets and irons at boot sales. Unless the item has a reputable recent source, and is complete with its original instructions, we would caution strongly against its sale.
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