Market Stall/Car Boot

[B17NNS]

Thinking of giving this a go as a little sideline.

Anybody got any recomendations for on-line wholesalers where stock can be sourced.

Also, recomendations on product lines would be most helpful

[timskipper]

lol

[B17NNS]

Thanks for your help Tim.

[CT63]

timskipper said:

lol

Yeah good one.

OP, have a look at Awan Marketing in Birmingham, they are great for this type of thing, and you can order online.

[The Don of Croy]

If you're wanting DIY goods, try to get a copy of DIY Week, published by Faversham House.

There will be a classified listing of wholesalers, including tools, fancy goods, ironmongery etc.

[B17NNS]

CT63 said:

Yeah good one.

OP, have a look at Awan Marketing in Birmingham, they are great for this type of thing, and you can order online.

Brilliant, thanks

[B17NNS]

The Don of Croy said:

If you're wanting DIY goods, try to get a copy of DIY Week, published by Faversham House.

There will be a classified listing of wholesalers, including tools, fancy goods, ironmongery etc.

DIY bits and bobs does appeal as it's an area I know something about.

Also seen these guys whilst having a google www.cutpricewholesaler.com

Their car section seems well priced. Wheel cleaning kit £1.49, Tyre shine 74p.

[TROOPER88]

B17NNS said:

DIY bits and bobs does appeal as it's an area I know something about.

Also seen these guys whilst having a google www.cutpricewholesaler.com

Their car section seems well priced. Wheel cleaning kit £1.49, Tyre shine 74p.

Buy 2k worth of stock from the above and sell via e-bay on buy it now auctions. You will at least double your money very quickly.

[B17NNS]

TROOPER88 said:

Buy 2k worth of stock from the above and sell via e-bay on buy it now auctions. You will at least double your money very quickly.

Must say that does sound far more appealing than standing in the rain at a market stall.

[Chrisw666]

If you're thinking about selling at markets or car boot sales then visit the ones you're thinking about standing at, look at how much competition you'll have and if there is anything that you think people want not on sale by a regular looking trader (who'll already have repeat customers).

Also speak to stall holders about how often they go there, what kind of money people spend and what the people who run the market/boot sale are like. Some places get really busy with buyers but they don't spend much money, others are filled with collectors or people who only want second hand 'bargains' (regardless of how bargain they are) and some that don't look busy are places where buyers spend well.

[jas xjr]

Try David s sales . They are a wholesaler with a website. Used them and had good service from them. Can be good for pound lines

[B17NNS]

Lots of sound advice cheers guys!

Will let you know how I get on

[fellatthefirst]

Fake tan from a cash and carry seems to go well in Essex according to The Apprentice

[Eric Mc]

I assume you are setting this up as a "mini-business". Don't forget to notify HMRC.

[bristolracer]

Also remember many of those wholesale sites are quoting EX vat prices.
So carshine at 74p is 89 p to you.

[Ade07]

TROOPER88 said:

B17NNS said:

DIY bits and bobs does appeal as it's an area I know something about.

Also seen these guys whilst having a google www.cutpricewholesaler.com

Their car section seems well priced. Wheel cleaning kit £1.49, Tyre shine 74p.

Buy 2k worth of stock from the above and sell via e-bay on buy it now auctions. You will at least double your money very quickly.

Is it really that easy to double your money like this? Surely a lot of hassle involved?

[chowiekid]

All of the lines you will find in wholesale outfits are totally ruined online you will be lucky to make anything over 10p after fees. However they are a very good starting point.

We sell some of our range to awan and others in Birmingham. we find that most people easily work out who is the main supplier and then attempt to buy direct... Use wholesales to find good selling lines see how well they sell. then try and buy direct. A

[B17NNS]

Eric Mc said:

I assume you are setting this up as a "mini-business". Don't forget to notify HMRC.

Yes, cheers Eric. I'm already registered as a sole trader so I'll lump this all together with that for ease of tax purposes but keep the records separately myself to keep an eye on how it goes.

Oh and yes, I realise the prices are ex VAT.

Thanks.

[Eric Mc]

Watch out for VAT turnover thresholds if you already have a sole tradership in operation. Even if teh two activities are totally unrelated, you would still have to register for VAT if total sales from the comnined activities exceed £77,000.

[B17NNS]

Ade07 said:

Is it really that easy to double your money like this? Surely a lot of hassle involved?

The hassle is the buying, storing, listing, selling, packing etc.

Hardly money for nothing but hopefully it will give me an opportunity to 'have a go' with minimal exposure. The main element being my labour.

As said, there doesn't seem to be much profit buying wholesale online so I think it's a case of choosing product very carefully, seeing what works and then approaching manufacturers direct.

Still keen to have a crack though