All through the year, flea markets are hosted in different venues throughout the country. Even amid the several outdoor markets that happen during the summer, many organizations and communities still find a way to bring flea markets on board. If you are an entrepreneur looking for a great way to earn extra cash, selling at a flea market will be a perfect one.
In addition to helping you make some money selling vintage stuff, a flea market also serves as an excellent ground to test out ideas that can help you grow your business. If you are stuck on what to sell at a flea market. This post is for you. We have put together 11 things you can sell at a flea market all year round.
Things You Can Sell At a Flea Market
#1: Original fashion
For decades, flea markets have been a fertile ground for aspiring fashion designers to sell some of their creations. So even if you haven’t gotten the opportunity to make it to a fashion week, why not show and sell your creations at a flea market. This will not only help give you the exposure your business needs but will also put some extra cash into your pocket.
#2: Vintage clothing and fashion accessories
Flea markets are known for vintage stuff – from vintage furniture to vintage clothing. So, if you love to prowl garage sales and estate sales, think about getting a show booth at that flea market near you to sell vintage clothing. You are not limited to apparel alone. You can also bring scarves, handbags, shoes, and belts to your booth.
#3: Jewelry
Whether homemade or vintage, you can sell any type of jewelry at flea markets. So if you are a fan of jewelry and will like to make money out of your old jewelry, this will be a great place for you to sell them. You can bring your own creations too.
#4: Artwork
Good artworks are not only sold in uptown galleries. Flea markets are also a great place to meet art enthusiasts willing to pay to have some art pieces in their homes. Although you may not sell your artwork at a high price here, you will definitely add a tidy supplement to your income.
#5: Toys
Many parents want to get unique toys for their kids but don’t have the money for those expensive toys at the store. So they turn to a flea market to get budget-friendly toys their children will love. In as much as your toys are clean and safe, you can bring them to sell at a flea market and make decent money off them.
#6: Shoes
Flea markets are not limited to vintage apparel. You can also sell other fashion accessories like shoes. Bring vintage designer shoes you think will attract people, or clean out your own closet and sell those shoes at a discounted price. This could be a great opportunity to make extra cash off your old shoes. Furthermore, kids’ shoes tend to be very popular in this type of market.
#7: Vintage housewares
No doubt, vintage is coming back to the design and decorating industry, and we all can testify to that. But not all vintage lovers love to buy those new reproductions at the store. They would rather shop for original housewares at a flea market. That could mean a great opportunity for you to make some money. Bring your vintage housewares—of different styles and make, to the market and make some cash. Housewares like cake pans, clocks, and window treatments will all do well at a flea market.
#8: Holiday decorations
Which of the holidays is coming soon – Christmas or Halloween? It could even be Valentine’s Day. The truth is any holiday can provide an opportunity for you to sell holiday decorations at a flea market. Bring signs, trees, lights, and other decorations to inspire impulse purchases in people.
#9: Used books
Whether selling antique books or old magazines, you can sell become a bookseller, selling a variety of books at flea markets. Just buy them cheap and resell them at the market – even if you don’t have a library of your own, you will be willing to discard its books. Magazines like old Time magazines or National Geographics that depict historical periods or events tend to be especially popular in flea markets.
#10: Garden supplies
During summer and winter, garden supplies tend to do well in flea markets throughout the country. However, even out of these seasons, you can still appeal to flea market shoppers by offering non-plant accessories like plant markers or painted stones.
#11: Baked goods
Baked goods like cookies and cupcakes can be easily packaged and sold to people in flea markets. But before you bring your baked goods, be sure you are not going against the regulations of the flea market organizers. Some of them prohibit vendors from selling food items at their booths, especially if it will compete with their food trucks and concessions. But if it is allowed, cookies and cakes can serve as immediate treats for shoppers as well those who would like to take them home.
