What time should you get to a car boot?

Car boot sales usually start very early (from around 6am, though we recommend checking before you set off) and fill up quickly. So, to ensure you get a decent spot – i.e. one that's right in the thick of things – you'll need to set your alarm clock.

What time should I get 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 just turn up at a car boot sale?

There are no bookings, just turn up, payment on entrance when a steward will direct you. Bring something like a pasting table, clothes rail or plastic ground sheet to sell your items from.

Why do car boots start so early?

Our first car boot sale tip. Getting there early means you can choose the best position for your stall where you will be able to get the most customers. It will take some time to set up your stall so get there with plenty of time to allow you to set up well.

How do you haggle at a car boot?

Go with the mindset of: I'm offering hard cash for this right away, and you may not get a better offer all day. Haggle hard! When you arrive, take a power walk away from the stalls by the entrance to the end of the car boot and work backwards. That way you'll avoid most of the other locusts hunting for early bargains.

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What sells most at a car boot?

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.

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.

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.

How much do clothes sell for at car boot sales?

Most people suggest a price of between 10%-15% of the original value is a good guideline when it comes to pricing an item. But it might be easier to look at something and imagine what you would be prepared to pay for it now. It's usually a good indicator. If something is worth a lot of money, don't undervalue it.

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.

Do you need insurance to hold a car boot sale?

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

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.

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.

How to sell well at a carboot?

Can you sell new stuff at car boot sale?

Are you allowed to sell new goods? It is fine if you bring along unwanted gifts that are deemed new.

How to find a bargain at a car boot 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Can I sell Food at a carboot?

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

Can you sell electronics at a car boot sale?

Take great care that everything you sell is safe. Be particularly careful with toys, electrical goods, cosmetics, upholstered furniture and clothing, particularly nightwear. Where you show a price for goods, it is an offence to charge a buyer more.

Why is it called a car boot sale?

The term "car boot sale" refers to the selling of items from a car's boot. Although a small proportion of sellers are professional traders selling goods, or indeed browsing for items to buy, most of the goods on sale are used personal possessions.

Why are car boots a thing?

Vehicle booting has long been a tool of last resort in the collection of unpaid parking citations. A traditional boot is a large, heavy metal device that clamps onto one of the wheels of a vehicle with the intent of preventing the vehicle from driving away.