Research

Take a look at other websites such as eBay, OfferUp, CraigsList, etc. several days prior to the sale to get an idea of how much the items you are selling are worth.

Try to get to the location of the boot sale as early as possible to scope out the best place to set up your pitch. Try to find a location where there might be a lot of foot traffic, next to the restrooms, food trucks, etc.

Pack the night before

It is a good idea to have everything packed prior to the day of so you can quickly load the car. Take a table and a waterproof tarp or sheet to help you display all of your items nicely.

Consider bringing some food from home. If your area gets busy you may not have time to grab anything.

Arrive early

Starting early is almost always a key to a successful car boot sale. You want to have plenty of time to make sure you have all your items and also allow for plentiful setup time.

It is beneficial to be one of the first vendors on site because you will get to choose where you will set up. It is a good idea to try and get a shady spot to avoid the desert heat

Bring people with you

An extra pair of hands can be quite useful if you are experiencing a rush of business, or if you need a break, and to look over your items.

Having someone to talk with helps pass the time and it will prevent you from looking bored and unapproachable; be cautious to not be engrosed in a conversation you look unapproachable.

Price Labels

Not everything needs a price label and sometimes price labels can do more harm than good. Price labels are timely to make and put on and sometimes people are willing to pay more than what you are asking for.

If any of your items have an intriguing backstory, consider not giving it a price label, you might be able to build a rapport with the buyer and make a good sale.

Bargains

Bargain signs are a great way to attract those who otherwise may not be instreated in what you are selling.

Some of the more popular bargains are BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) or perhaps bundling (the buyer buys several items together but at a discount).

Prepare for buyer objects

Examples:

'How does this work?' Include the mannual for the item

'It's too expensive.' Know the current retail price and respond with 'New, this would cost x times what I am asking for.'

'Does this radio work?' Have batteries with you.

Clearance sale

At the end of the sale if you still have things left over and you want to go home with an empty boot start marking things down.

To bring attention to your new markdowns be vocal to those who are passing buy and prehaps bring a sign that reads, 'All items must go $5 for each'

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