Anyone ever sell at a Swap-Meet Before? You think its a good idea?

[NGALO1983]

Ebay is charging us alot of money and im pretty sure Amazon does too so I was wondering have anyone in here ever sold at a swap-meet aka flea market before? Im thinking about doing it on the weekends because I work week days and still continue to sell on Ebay. What was your experience? How much was it? I like the fact that I can sell anything at a swap-meet and not get it taken down due to vero or other stupid reasons like Ebay does. You think its a good idea or not?

[unkown5454]

Originally Posted by NGALO1983

I like the fact that I can sell anything at a swap-meet and not get it taken down due to vero or other stupid reasons like Ebay does. You think its a good idea or not?

Please do not tell us you intend to sell count.er.feit products at flea markets, because this sure sounds like it. Secondly, don't think for one second la.w enforcement doesn't monitor flea markets.

[css1]

Is making a few extra bucks really worth jeopardizing the rest?

[Gamefreak]

not worth it, ppl there are cheap. Ive been testing it at the local swap meat for 2 weeks, barely broke even after paying for thes spots

[unkown5454]

Originally Posted by Gamefreak

not worth it, ppl there are cheap. Ive been testing it at the local swap meat for 2 weeks, barely broke even after paying for thes spots

Because so many flea market shoppers are actually resellers themselves.

[NGALO1983]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

Please do not tell us you intend to sell count.er.feit products at flea markets, because this sure sounds like it. Secondly, don't think for one second la.w enforcement doesn't monitor flea markets.

No! Im just saying its nice to sell items and not having them taken down due to competitors flagging your account. I will be differ even though every item in swapmeets are f-a-k-e

[unkown5454]

If your product is unique, then try it. If not, you will still have to deal with competitors and their pricing.

[NGALO1983]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

If your product is unique, then try it. If not, you will still have to deal with competitors and their pricing.

True! I believe it also has to do with location. I stay in a active spot and I think it will do well but I wont know til I try. Im gonna give it a go and report back on how I do. Thanks!

[rsot]

Good luck Ngalo - might as well try all venues

[hackteck]

good luck hope you do well

[MM78]

My parents sell at several Swapmeets, before you sell anything go to the Swapmeet and see what others are selling but more important look at the cliental. If you do start selling be sure not to sell phakes, most swapmeets have security that check and many inspectors frequent them and they will arrest you. Also make sure to be disappointed for a while until you build a steady customer base.

Good Luck!

[AmazonStealth]

The whole world can access your items VS a few hundred/thousand people. I know where I would sell.

[GreenBean]

Variety is the spice of selling life.

Do what you want to do to make extra dollars.

You never know what sort of leads might come from trying this type of venue.

Used to really enjoy these markets when I lived in Layfayette.

[rsot]

Getting cold up here for the flea markets