Getting Set Up For Flea Market Selling

If you are going to be setting up a stand at your local flea market, you want to make sure you are well-prepared. You want to have everything set up and ready to go so when you go to your spot at the flea market, you can set up quickly and know that everything is in place. This article will help you to get ready for selling your inventory in this type of setting.

Get your tables

You want to find out the exact measurements of your space ahead of time. Then, you can decide which tables to use. Your tables should be sturdy so they won't move when people lean on them or if the wind starts to blow.

They should all be of the same height. You also want to choose ones that are waist high or taller. This way, people can see your items while standing comfortably. The more comfortable they are, the longer they will stay and this can lead to more sales.

Get your money related items ready

If you have a cash register you can bring with you, then that is great. However, if you don't then you want to make sure you have a calculator, a locking money box and a receipt book. Also, you want to start the day off with enough change so you don't lose out on selling something simply because you don't have enough change to give back to the customer.

A good rule of thumb is to start out with a hundred dollars' worth of change that consists of a variety of bills and at least five dollars' worth of change. You should also get set up to take credit cards. You can sign up for a program that allows you to take credit cards using your smart phone and an adapter.

Have crates

It's best if you can carry your items in plastic crates or bins. They will last longer, so you won't have to worry about them getting damaged and having the bottoms fall out on you like you do with cardboard boxes.

Have a trailer

You should own a utility trailer, bought from a place like TRSC, so you can pack it full of your items and take them to the flea market in one trip. Having a trailer with an open top is a good idea because it allows you to fit more when you have to.

Follow these tips so you can get your area set up quickly so people can start looking at your items right away and buying them.


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