Tips For New Sellers

How to Sell

If you are selling other than hand-crafted items, most people are looking for a real bargain. If an item sells for a dollar in a store, you must be prepared to sell it for less, no matter how new it looks.

SPRUIKING is encouraged by stallholders in this market!!
If you have access to a public address system or a call horn, use it! You have the added versatility of telling people what you are selling even if they are too far away for you to see what you have for sale.

When you set up your table, step in front of it to see if it catches your eye. Don't forget bold signs, especially for the smaller items you have for sale. Remember, most of your crowd is just walking by, therefore, you must attract their attention in some way, make them stop and look. Display racks can be used for making your item look more expensive - and thus a better bargain.

You might be able to make use of a roof rack on top of your car. It can carry things to and from the flea market and hold signs to attract customers while you are there. Also, remember how you packed the car. If you're not undercover, and it rains, you'll want to repack your items in a hurry!

Prices have to be clear unless you intend to haggle. If you decide to haggle, quote a price higher than what you expect to sell for, and come down to the level of the price you have decided your article is worth. It is generally not a good idea to haggle over very low-priced items unless the customer wishes to purchase an exceptionally large quantity of the item. If you'd rather simply sell your items for a set price, make signs that are easy to read from far away. Be sure to bring a marker and extra paper in case you decide to raise or lower your prices at any time during the day.

Things to Bring

Another person. This is very important. You will not want to leave your table unattended while you go to the restroom or to look at something on someone else's table. You'll also be glad for the company if things get slow.

Plenty of change. You wouldn't want to lose a sale because you couldn't give change for a $20 bill, would you?

Be sure to bring chairs or something else to sit on. It can be a very long day if you have to stand.

Make sure that you have enough display space so that your items are not hidden. We have a trestle table hire facility located at the rear of the Food Canteen in the centre of the markets.

Trestle tables cost $5.00 plus $1.00 deposit wich is refunded at the end of the day.

One last thing: Get there early, and have a good time!