Flea Market Merchandise
Hello everyone, Wayne here and thank-you for stopping by. If you want to find flea market merchandise that always sells and makes really good profits then you have landed in the right place.
I have operated a flea market business for 21 years.I have seen them come and go over that period of time and if you want to succeed in this business you better know how to choose which flea market items to sell. There is more to it than that but if you get that wrong you are pretty much doomed right from the get go. Get it right and you are way ahead of the game. You can read more here>flea market merchandise
When I first started out I used to go to an auction each day. I really like music and I would buy the old vinyl records in bulk really cheap. I usually paid a nickel or a dime on average for them. Now keep in mind our market is totally outdoors. I would lug them out (in the boxes they are heavy) to the flea market and sell them for a couple of dollars each.
Being a newbie flea market vendor I had no idea what records were worth and the vendors who knew the value of the records cherry picked me real good. So that was my initiation into the flea market business.
I soon tired of dragging those heavy records back and forth. After checking the market out there was only one other vendor selling used music cassette tapes(Im dating myself now) so I decided to give that a try. I made friends with the people at the auction and made a deal to buy the tapes for a quarter a piece. I sold tapes for two dollars a piece or three for five dollars. I had thousands of tapes and business was real good.
Well, that lasted for a couple of years and then guess what? Along came something called a cd. Before everyone switched to cd's I saw the writing on the wall and dumped all those cassette tapes. I tried to sell cd's but all the other vendors had the same idea.
After that I tried to sell other flea market merchandise like jeans and video games but had no success.
Then it happened. I found something that really clicked and I have been selling it ever since. It cost me $45.00 and I retail it out for around $375.00. Click here if you want to read more.
Now I had a good flea market business and then I started dating my future wife who had been a flea market vendor for about ten years. Long story short we married, combined the businesses and then together we had a really great business.
We couldn't believe how we could go out Saturday and Sunday for five or six hours each day and pull in $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 for the two days with roughly 65% of that being pure profit. She no longer goes out with me but she still does the buying for the flea market items I sell.
There really are a few secrets you need to know if you want to succeed and have longevity in this business. If you want to find out how you can get the exact flea market merchandise that I sell and have a step by step plan laid out for you to succeed with your very own flea market business just click>>Flea Market Secrets Exposed right now.
Be sure to scroll down for other posts I have made that will help you with making money at the flea markets.
Best,
Wayne O. Stanila
Flea Market Gold
Flea Market Gold....does that sound like a good title for a book? Well, that is going to be my next ebook . I am going to write about how I make money at the flea market without setting up to sell anything.
This method has been working for me around twenty months now so it definitely has proved itself. I will show you how I go to the flea market and make hundreds of dollars each week-end.
Here are just a few items I bought this past week-end.
The first item is a Snuggie that was only $2. Got two of them both brand new in the box. I can flip them for $20 each so that was a good profit.
Next pic is a Wii game I guess. I bought one of these last week and sold it in 4 days for $109 so I got another one this week. The game cost me $40. I call it a game. I have no idea what it is. I always ask if he has more and I get the same answer. He will bring more next week.
The last pic is a real gem. It is a GI Joe Astronaut Collectors Series. It is in great condition, new, never been opened. I paid $20 for it and I checked to see what it sells for on Amazon. $90 to $100 with a great sales rank so it would sell fast if I listed it.
However, I plan to hold this piece for a few years. It is my guess that it will increase in price. I hold on to certain items that are in mint condition and kinda rare.
There were many more items but you can see from just those three the profit is pushing $200. Now there are fees in there so its not all pure profit. Not holding anything back here. As they say nowadays 'keeping it real bro'.
So just a post to update my flea market finds and I will continue to put em up and hopefully have another ebook out soon.
If you don't want to wait for my book explaining how I do this at the flea market you can get the course I took by clicking HERE:
Click on the image below to see sales to Amazon.
Selling Flea Market Merchandise On Amazon
I have a new way to find flea market merchandise to resale. I 'pick it right in my own backyard so to speak.
Every week-end I make the rounds at my flea market and find item after item that I can resale on Amazon for a hefty profit. I have been doing this for over a year now.
Here are a few of the items I 'picked' on Saturday. I didn't go today as it was raining this morning.
From right to left:
Star Wars R2-D2: Sells for $26.95: I paid $2.50
Star wars Darth Vader: Sells for $14.01: I paid $2.50
Batman Figure: Sells for $59.99: I paid $15.00
Craig MP3 Player-Portable Speakers: Sells for $25.00: I paid $8.00
Book: Graceland: Sells new for $36.00 (it is just like new) I paid $5.00
MP3 Power Razor Cartridges: Sells for $21.99: I paid $3.00
Now keep in mind I bought 8 of the star wars figures. Average sale is $17.50: I paid $2.50=$120.00 profit. I got 2 of the CraigMP3 Players. Profit $36.00 and I got 30 of the M3 Power razor cartridges: Profit $569.00. Profit on book will be $20 as I will sell it for $25 and I will make $45 on the Batman figure. Total profit for about an hour and a half of scouting will be around $790.00. Now Amazon will take out for fees but I will gladly pay those.
I have sold thousands of items via Amazon over the last 16 months and I am gearing up now for the Christmas season. I have never had sales like I did last year at Christmas time. Everything just flies off the shelves.
I learned how to do this from a good friend of mine named Jim Cockrum. Want to find out about it? Here is a post I made a year ago on my personal blog when I had only been doing it for a few months. My how time flies. Click the link below to read the post.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON AMAZON
Thanks,
Wayne O. Stanila
Flea Market Merchandise Secrets For Great Profits
Successful sellers use these flea market secrets to make really good profits and turn their weekend sales activity into a lot of cash. If you want to start and build your own small business you should incorporate these ideas.
Before you start your own flea market business make sure you have all necessary business licenses and resale permits required to be legal. Find out how your sales tax works. If you want to make real money at the flea market you should treat it as a business. You can make a full time income selling flea market products on weekends.
Various flea markets focus on different types of products. Study and test them out to find what sells best. What will sell in one market will not sell at another one. Find out if you should you focus on high end items such as electronics or cheap used clothing, antiques, collectors, etc. Whatever product you choose you need to find a stable and inexpensive source. Research wholesale suppliers and liquidators of overstock merchandise and returns.
Flea market business owners expect to haggle when they sell. Bargaining the correct way is one of the top flea market secrets. Always price your items for more than you want so you will have room to come down and make the customer feel like they got a great deal.
Set your tables up the right way. Keep everything neat and organized so your customer can see everything on display. Use a draw item to place front and center to catch the shoppers eye and move them in your direction. You have to get them to your tables to be able to sell them something.
Always provide good customer service. Be friendly, have the correct change and offer bags for purchased merchandise. You can build a repeat business and that is where you will begin to make your money for the long term.
Starting A Flea Market Business Can Set You Free
Have you ever grown tired of working for someone else and thought about starting your own flea market business and working for yourself? Many people have, but give up because they think it is complicated or expensive.
Are you one of those who is about to give up making money on your own because you can't get your hands on the start up financing you need or because you do not have the skills or training to run your own business? Here is some good news: flea markets and swap meets may hold the answer for you.
There are many advantages to selling at flea markets and swap meets. The good news for those who are unable to leave their full time jobs is that you can keep your day job while you start up your business on the weekend. Flea markets and swap meets are mostly weekend events. Many vendors started small and put most or all of the profits back into their new business by purchasing additional merchandise and let it build to the point where they earn more than their full-time jobs during the week.
When your profits start getting big enough you can have fun telling your boss what he can do with that job. You have plenty of time to increase your earnings to a point that you can make it before taking the plunge. You can continue to make full time income working only weekends, after you have freed yourself, or you can choose to continue working while supplementing your income over the weekend. It is more than possible to double your income.
There are only a few things you need to start your business as a flea market vendor. First and foremost the need for a flea market vendor is merchandise to sell. How much money do you have to buy flea market merchandise? If you can make a bit of investment, it is fantastic way to free yourself to becoming your own boss.
If you do not have the money, you can start by selling items you already have in your house or can get for free from the "free" ads around the internet or in your local newspaper. You can then use the proceeds from this to start buying merchandise from other sources for your business. As your profits grow, so will your inventory and you will find more and more resources along the way.
You need a place to store your merchandise during the week when you're not selling. Do you have a garage or shed? What about an unused space or a closet? How much space you need will be determined by what line of products you choose to sell and how much of it you need to keep stocked. Will you be able to store large items or do you need to pursue a line of smaller items? You may have a lot of space to store your items when you sell locally but if you decide to travel to the events you will need to be able to haul them.
You need a way to transport their goods. If you have limited space you would need to stock fewer items to begin with. Jewelry takes very little space. You may already have a trailer that will fit a lot of stock and will be suitable for the storage of goods for road travel. Consider your transportation before purchasing merchandise which will be a problem to get transport back and forth.
As your business and profit grows, you will be able to afford more accommodating transportation and storage of your merchandise. Most suppliers own large cargo vans and pull closed trailers. They not only have merchandise, but also tables, racks, displays and etc.
Once you get to a flea market you need a place to show your wares. It can vary from a simple folding table and chairs to glass cases and racks. Just as with your merchandise, you can you start with what you already have available and work your way up . As your business grows, and you gain experience you will learn what types of products draw the best crowds and sales. Remember---you don't have to spend a lot of cash to start. Give yourself time to learn the ropes.
Apart from your merchandise, your only other expense will be space rental and a permit but they are quite reasonable. You must pay for your booth rental. How much you will pay will vary slightly from market to market. You can expect to spend a very low end of $ 5.00 a day up to $ 50.00 for a spot.
Many people work without a license but if you want to be in business you really should get a sate resale license (tax permission). Uncle Sam wants his cut, which is the sales tax on the items you are selling. When you sell something the state wants you to also collect sales tax from the customer and then send it to the them once every three months.
The price varies from state to state. It can be as little as $ 12.00 per year and they hand you the authorization within minutes after filling out the papers. Some states will e-mail authorization to you and it can take up to six weeks. Certain states require a refundable deposit but that it is the exception rather than the rule. To find out what your state requirements are you must contact the State Taxation Bureau/Department of Revenue.
Many flea markets do not require you to have your own tax ID and will allow you to sell using theirs and you give tax money to them at the end of each day and they send it to the State.
Starting and operating your own successful flea market business or swap meet enterprise is pretty cheap and not complicated but don't let the simplicity fool you into thinking there is no money in it. Many of the people you see selling their wares at flea markets and swap meets make more money than a lot of people working 40 hours a week.
So if you ever dreamed about setting yourself free it can happen with a flea market business.
Update For Finding More Flea Market Merchandise
Hey Everyone,
Need to find more flea market merchandise for your flea market business? I have just updated my ebook guide flea market secrets exposed. I now show you where you can find flea market items from all over the world. I show you directories where not only can you find thousands of products to sell here in the states and abroad but these companies will teach the ropes for importing.
There is a ton of new information available now. The new updated ebook is getting very good reviews. I added all of these new sources in case you don't want to sell what I do. Don't know why you wouldn't ( :>) ) because it a very good money maker but just in case you don't I have you covered.
I also include some sites where you will find ways to make money on line. I know most people who are thinking of starting a flea market business are entrepreneurs at heart so I wanted to include some of the ways I have found to make money online.
I have also started a coaching program teaching people how I have found an item that seems to be everywhere. I sell it on and off ebay. There are wholesalers who need this item desperately and will pay handsomely for it. Ebay gets the left overs and it always sells there. It is that much in demand. There are literally millions of these things floating around. I have actually had people give me this product. Others unknowingly are throwing this hot ticket in the garbage.
So check out where to get your new flea market merchandise updates and start making some good money for yourself.
Until Next Time,
Wayne
Flea Market Merchandise-This Always Sells
In this video you will see some of the flea market merchandise I sell. These are items we all use. Toothpaste, deodorant, razors,soap, body wash, shampoo, household cleaners, dog and cat food and treats. The list goes on and on. If you want to find out how to buy these products for pennies on the dollar click>flea market secrets exposed.
FTC Disclaimer: Everyone is different and I can not tell you that you will make thousands of dollars from reading my ebook, Flea Market Secrets Exposed, however you will get the exact blueprint I have used for over 21 years and continue to use today.
Flea Market Business-Good Idea?
Have you ever thought about starting a small business? If so a flea market business is a great way to get your feet wet.
One of the pluses is you don’t have to have a lot of money to buy your flea market merchandise for resale. You can start on a shoe string and reinvest your your monies for more inventory each week.
There are also other benefits with being a flea market vendor. You can work as much or as little as you want to. Its your business right? There usually is a flea market you can go and set up in every day of the week if you choose to do so. Or you can just work week ends like I do and still make a few thousand a month.
Having your own business also gives you a tremondous amount of tax advantages. With this economy we need all the breaks we can get.
Finding the right flea market items to sell will be crucial for survival of your flea market business. If you want longevity like I have had for 21 years then you must choose wisely. I would say its the most important decision you will have to make.
So if you need extra money or you want a full time income I highly recommend starting a flea market business. For more info click>flea market secrets exposed..
FTC Disclaimer: Everyone is different and I can not tell you that you will make thousands of dollars from reading my ebook, Flea Market Secrets Exposed, however you will get the exact blueprint I have used for over 21 years and continue to use today.
Flea Market Merchandise-Below Wholesale
Finding out where to find flea market merchandise to sell really isn’t to big of a problem. Usually the front office at the flea market will pass out magazines that have companies with thousands of flea market items to choose from. You can also go online and find wholesellers by the boat loads. You do have to be careful though as there are a lot of middlemen advertising as wholesellers who want to get between you and a true flea market wholesaler.
There is a way to avoid all the risk involved in trying to find a real wholesaler who can keep you supplied week after week much less finding flea market products that you can make a decent profit with.
The flea market merchandise that I sell is readily available and the really great news is its also something that we all use every day. I am also able to buy all these products so cheap that I can make 100% to 400% and sometimes more on my money. If you would like to find out how click>flea market business merchandise.
If you are thinking of starting or already have a flea market business and would like to find out how to start selling these items then you need to go and get your copy of Flea Market Secrets Exposed.
FTC Disclaimer: Everyone is different and I can not tell you that you will make thousands of dollars from reading my ebook, Flea Market Secrets Exposed, however you will get the exact blueprint I have used for over 21 years and continue to use today.
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Who Am I ?
Hello, Wayne here, and I just wanted to thank you for checking out my web site.
I am starting my 22nd year as a flea market vendor and it really does make a difference what you sell. You can find out how to sell the same thing I do by going to Flea Market Secrets Exposed.
Thanks,
Wayne
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