Selling at a Flea Market

This past Sunday, I got up at 4:30 am to sell at the Medina flea market in Hamel, which runs every Sunday from 6 am to noon. This was my first time this year as a seller, usually I prefer to go there and buy. The flea market was at capacity because of the great weather. I think there were about 250 vendors.

My sales were decent. I had 3 sales of $20 or more, and most others were from one to five dollars. It cost $20 to set up. With so much to see, customers usually give you a one-minute walk by, unless something catches their eye. That's why I try to have a variety of rummage, including a box of 25-cent toys for kids. You have to have wide appeal. Many people did stop or slow-down to look at the 30+ framed vintage photos I had on display. Sold an 8 by 10 photo from the 30's of a guy in a casket along with some military photos. Will try selling there again later this year.