CAR boot sales are back in fashion with thousands sharing their bargains on social media. If you want to declutter ahead of the school holidays , keep costs low and profits high with these tricks of the trade. SET UP SAVINGS: Team up with a friend to split petrol costs and your entry fee.
Set off early, so you secure the best spot. You could also borrow or share a wallpaper table and use materials you have at home, such as cardboard boxes, to display your items. Make sure to pack your own lunch to avoid spending on costly snacks from food vans, so more of your profit stays in your pocket.
DISPLAY YOUR DEALS: An organised stall will draw in more customers. Categorise your items into groups — clothes, toys, shoes, books and so on — and clearly mark the prices on the boxes using a marker pen. One way to get rid of stuff fast is to offer bulk discounts such as two books for £1 or three tops for £2.
This not only makes your stall more appealing but helps customers easily find what they’re looking for and the sales all add up. PROTECT YOUR BEST: Keep an eye on your high-value items to prevent losses. Display only one shoe from each pair and keep the other in your car until someone shows interest.
For expensive items like perfume, it’s a good idea to store these on your boot shelf behind you, so it’s visible but protected. And of course, get yourself a bumbag, filled with change, so you don’t misplace any cash you make. PUSH YOUR PROFIT: If you’re with a friend, it�.