Most people
when they think of car boots sales, think of the left over, unwanted
nick-knacks from some random persons house. Items that are half broken, dirty,
or just not practical in the modern household. In many cases this stereotypical
view of car boot sales in very accurate, but amongst all the rubbish and the
tack, you can find some real gems, for a very appealing price.
Car boot
sales are exceptionally good for books, as many households accumulate them over
the years, especially children having grown up there, and as they grow into
adults they no longer want their younger years books, so instead sell them at
car boot sales. This is common amongst teenagers going off to university,
couples buying their first house together, or families just getting rid of all
their junk after countless Christmas presents from distant relatives they have
already grown out of before they were received.
Normally
book sellers at car boot sales don’t just have a few odd books, but boxes full
of the things! On the surface they may all just look like naff books that came
free in newspapers, or that were bought decades ago, but the key is to delve
deep into these boxes, and somewhere amongst the pile you may find your new
favourite book.
Of course
car boot sales aren’t just massive book fares, you can find the most obscure
things there if you’re lucky, what’s there one week probably won’t be there the
next, which is what is so great about them. Every time you go you know for sure
it’s not going to be the same stuff as last time.
Bargaining
on price is a major aspect of car boot sales, as unlike high street shops,
items don’t have a fixed price, so if you put on a stern face and take the
domineering position between you and the seller, you can always get a good
deal, and get more for your money. Remember to be assertive and firm and you’re
pretty much guaranteed to get a cheaper price, whether that be £10 off or 50p
off, every penny saved is a bonus.
You can
also sell your unwanted items at car boot sales as well, which is a really
great way of making a bit of extra cash to go towards whatever takes your fancy.
It’s really easy to do, and anybody can do it; you don’t even have to have a
car! All you have to do is find somewhere that holds car boot sales near to
you, arrive early, pay for your spot which is usually no more than £10, so
you’re sure to make the money back during the day, and remember to bring all
your unwanted items to sell. It’s as easy as that to make a bit of money, you
may even be surprised how much you make, every pound adds up at the end of the
day.
Car boot
sales sometimes aren’t all hunky dory happy chappy though, not everyone who
sells is out to sell you something legitimate for a seemingly great price.
Always check out the item before you buy it, for example, make sure there’s a
DVD is in the case, and that it’s the right DVD and not scratched beyond
repair, or make sure clothing items aren’t ripped or falling apart, or if
you’re buying hardware, make sure it is fully functioning to the best of your
ability, of course you can’t plug electrical items in at car boot sales so they
are always a risky buy, but always thoroughly assess an item before handing
over the money, as you can’t return items you bought from a car boot sale, so you’re
stuck with it once you’ve bought it.
To get a
full and extensive list of all the places that hold car boot sales, and all
extra information, a really good site to use is www.carbootjunction.com and search
for a location nearby you.
Remember to be firm yet realistic when charging
buyers prices and when bargaining for an item, and get stuck in, don’t just
browse over a stall, but rummage through it, you never know what may be lurking
behind all the nick-knacks.
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