I'm off to a car boot sale, what should I charge for my stuff!?

Question

Hi, I'm selling a load of old stuff at a car boot sale next week but haven't been to one in about 20 years! I'm just wondering what a reasonable price is to ask for things like CD's DVD's and books. They'd all be in very good condition. I'm aware of online second hand prices for things, but do people expect to pay less or more at a car boot sale?

Answer 1

Whatever you charge people will offer you 1/2 - especially those from countries where bartering is traditional...



If your CDs are £2 and your DVDs are £4 then they will tell you that another stallholder is charging £1 and £2 respectively - the best thing to say is "well buy from them"!!



Take plenty of change and a helper - which will give you a chance to have a look around for yourself.........and don't forget that as you arrive the dealers and early stallholders will be there to see what is in your boot before you get a chance to organise yourself!!



One odd tip I have for you is this; choose a charity shop to donate your left over bargains to - then it is ok to bring home a few things at the end of the day and you will have beaten the mickey-takers... Before you go perhaps check out the prices charged there...



That said - it is still quite fun..... Not sure why I haven't done it again since?!



Good Luck.

Answer 2

Whatever you want, make it up on the spot rather than putting prices on stuff - it gives people a reason to ask and then you've got their attention - people expect to barter at car boots and yes I think pay less, so start a little higher than you think. Books anything from £4 to 20p depending on what they are.



Depends what the CD is - if it's Spice World or the Human League, you could say 'I wanted £3 but you my love can have it for £2' Here I've got this one by so-and-so you can have a for a quid if you take both!

Answer 3

What would you be prepared to pay at a boot sale?



i understand you havent been in while, i go all the time, buying and selling! dvds i sold for £3. Cds £2 might not seem much, but it all adds up!



i would pay less at a boot sale than on the internet.

Answer 4

i went to a popular car boot just last weekend and my stall had cd's dvd's household things and childrens stuff, my cd's were priced at a £1 each and i sold near enough a full box of them at that price my DVD's were £1-2 which i sold fine and books were 50p but nobody was really interested in books. all my things were in great condition but it was pretty hard to even sell anything over £5, also when you go watch out for people that are there looking at stuff the minute u unpack they usually want things at next to nothing so if you really want something to go at a better price just stick to it or if not sell it to them

Answer 5

I don't know what a car boot sale is but it sounds like selling things out of the trunk of the car. In the US - in my area of SoCA, there are yard sales every weekend that just pop up; the library book sales seem to happen semi annually, ; the college parking lots have "swap meet" sales - people rent a spot & sell just about everything (Sat/Sun), - churches have rummage sales at least once a yr & at the annual fall fair - there is always a used book sale. I buy many of my books at the Library sales and at the swap meet where my regular vendor has had the same spot for the last 20 yrs.

Answer 6

Hi Dave its best to keep your prices very reasonable that way you wont be carting it all home again. vcr's are normally 25p each and dvd's from £2 with your books it all depends if they are sought after authors but even then the most is £1.50 for paperback and £3.00 for hardback.

most people at car boots are cheapskates its good to put prices on things and a sign "NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED"

hope you manage to make a few bob but more important get rid of the (junk) and get some space back LOL

Answer 7

People will expect to pay less, especially in this climate.



DVD's should be charged at about £1.50. Cd's about 80p and books about £1 as a rough guide.



CD's are an obsolete technology and DVD's are slowly being replaced as well - get what you can for them, but most people are very aware of the fact they they can buy a dvd new for about £3 these days.



Good luck!

Answer 8

People will expect to pay less than second hand. (There is the chance that some things might be stolen) Suggest you stroll around a little before you price your things and get an idea what others are charging for similar things

Answer 9

People expect to pay a bit less at a boot sale than online as there are no comebacks if goods are faulty

Answer 10

Whatever you can get away with,then be prepared to haggle,dont be frightened of asking a high price then saying "well what were you thinking of paying" or "well whats it worth to you ?"--you can always wait for a buyer when its early,but you can take it all home again if you are too greedy,just have fun,relax and have a good time and a laugh.

Answer 11

DVDS £2 each 2 for £3

cds £1- £2 depending on what they are

have fun :)))))))

Answer 12

Ask high but allow people to bargin. It makes them feel special if the can get yo to drop $5 or so. If someone is there and see's something they want they will buy it regardless of online price.