How to sell at a car boot sale: expert tips to make more cash
Thousands of car boot sales take place across the country every weekend, so there are plenty of options to choose from.
The first step is to find the right car boot sale for you. Car Boot Junction provides a directory of events happening across the UK.
Most sales are outdoors but some are inside, and some are weekly or monthly, while others are more sporadic. Some run from January to December, while others only take place during the warmer months.
What you can expect to pay for a pitch varies – in some cases it’s between £6 and £12, although some are free. Some boot sales offer a payment scale, with a more expensive fee for a prime selling spot. When choosing a sale, you should also consider how much you will have to spend on petrol to get there and back.
It’s a good idea to visit the sale as a punter first to get an idea of how it works, where the best and busiest spots are, and the types of items that are popular.
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.”
Experts recommend packing the night before the sale, so you don’t forget anything essential in the early morning rush. 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.
Avoid spending extra money on food and drink on-site – which could quickly cancel out any profit you make – by taking your own.
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