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.

Why are car boot sales early?

It's organised graft, sellers pack the night before and set up early and customers turn up early to take the pick. All done, with a bit of day left.

What is the difference between a flea market and a car boot?

Unlike flea markets, which are usually populated by professional traders selling antiques and collectibles, the idea behind a car boot sale is that ordinary people pay a small fee - usually £7 to £15 - for a pitch big enough for a car. A higher fee is charged for bringing a van to the sale.

Are car boots worth it?

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.”

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.

Why Do Carboots Have to Start so Early?

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.

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.

What sells best 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.

Can you make money from car boots?

Car boot sales are a simple way to turn your clutter into cash. One man's trash is another man's treasure, with plenty of bargain hunters looking to find a hidden gem (which may just be something that's been gathering dust in your cupboard).

Do you need insurance to sell at a car boot?

Did you know. Some Car Boot Sale Insurance policies require ALL exhibitors to have their own Public Liability cover, If they don't the cover is null and void!

When did car boots start in UK?

As an antique dealer who regularly attended antique fairs Barry Peverett saw the potential of bringing this idea to the UK ultimately organising the first large non charity boot fair at Nepicar farm in Kent in September 1980 with fellow organisers Mr Harold Woolley and Mr John Powell.

Do you need insurance to hold a car boot sale?

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

How to sell well at a carboot?

How much do clothes sell for at car boot sales?

Car boot sales are known as a place to pick up bargains. If your asking price is too high you are unlikely to make many sales. A rough guide for pricing is to sell items at 10-15% of the original value. Obviously, this depends on the condition of the item but don't expect huge numbers from individual items.

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.

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.

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.

Can I sell cakes 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 Vapes at a carboot?

These rules were introduced to ensure minimum standards for the safety and quality of all e-cigarettes and refill containers (otherwise known as e-liquids). As we are unable to regulate the quality of these items sold to consumers at the car boot sale, we have now implemented a ban on their sale.

What is the biggest car boot sale in the UK?

1. Wimbledon Car Boot Sale. For three days every week you'll find 2000 plus stalls at Wimbledon Stadium filled with everything from furniture to electricals.

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.

Do car boot sales provide tables?

Bring something like a pasting table, clothes rail or plastic ground sheet to sell your items from. (Also could bring a garden table, blankets, tarpaulin or cardboard boxes.) We do not provide these. You can arrange your items on a cloth, it looks appealing, but it is not necessary.

How do you show clothes at a car boot sale?

Clothes rail.

Also, people have to bend down to rummage through them. If you have a rail, you can display the clothes neatly and at eye level.

Can I sell electrical items at a car boot sale?

If selling electrical items make sure they are tested in advance before saying so. If they are not tested be honest and say you are not sure. Bring a plastic sheet in case it rains, this will help protect your goods. Once you have sold all your items or wish to leave you are free to do so.