Thousands of people are interested in flea market selling. Some get involved to clean out their closets and garages and make a bit of extra money in the process. Others interested in this type of sales business are small business owners who purchase wholesale products and resell them for a profit. No matter what type of flea market selling you are into, you can make money this weekend.

What to Sell

What you sell at the flea market depends largely on what you have. If your closet is filled with sporting goods you do not use, sell them. If you are interested in gardening, find a wholesaler and sell garden tools and plant pots. Flea market selling can be adapted to any type of merchandise, except, perhaps, very high ticket items.

Where to Sell

Flea markets come in two varieties: permanent year-round markets and one-time markets such as those at churches and firehouses. Flea market selling can take place at any of these venues you can get to. Check to see what type of merchandise is okay to sell before going.

What to Bring

Besides your merchandise, every good flea market vendor brings a few other things. First, always remember to bring lots of change. If you can’t change a person’s large bill, they may not buy from you. Also bring plastic bags for purchases. Tape, markers, poster board, and string can help make signs for sales.

What to Charge

Deciding what to charge when flea market selling depends on your costs and what you are selling. In general, think cheap. People go to these markets looking for bargains. Determine what a similar item may sell for in a store and then price your item lower. Be prepared to haggle.

Flea market selling can be a lot of fun as well as being profitable. Do your research before hand, pick quality products, and price them low, and your weekend will be a success.