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A profitable few hours
« on: 06 July 2008, 21:17:00 »
Went to a boot sale as a seller today......first time ever (as a seller).......was told to get there early.....v.early........it started at 1pm so I rolled up at 12.20  ;D (But when do TD's do getting there early  ;D )

I can see the point of getting there early now.....as I was shoved in a corner.....all the pitches in the middle had gone.

Took with me DVD's that im never going to watch again, Books im never going to read again......some electrical stuff that im never going to use again and some other useless tat.

I didnt put prices on anything and just made up prices when asked.

Some people will buy anything i found out  ::)

Brought most of books back home (obviously people dont read these days) Tho i nearly sold two Jeremy Clarkson books to a bloke.....who said and i quote' Thats the bloke of Top Gear'   ;D until his SWMBO pointed out he didnt have time to read books...sale scuppered  >:(

Also brought all the electrical gear back, i should taken my invertor to prove they worked (bloke on stall next to me was selling power tools and had one to show they worked) .......oh well you learn.

Bottom line........

Cost me £8 to get in........and took £113

Profit £105 for a few hours......was packed up and gone by 3pm  :y :y :y
« Last Edit: 06 July 2008, 21:21:47 by Taxi_Driver »
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Re: An profitable few hours
« Reply #1 on: 06 July 2008, 21:19:05 »
Result matey -- yes, it is amazing what some people will buy at boot sales ( amazing what some people try to sell too !!)
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Re: An profitable few hours
« Reply #2 on: 06 July 2008, 21:20:40 »
you'd make more as a taxi driver ;D
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Re: A profitable few hours
« Reply #3 on: 06 July 2008, 21:26:52 »
Brilliant work T.D :y
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« Reply #4 on: 06 July 2008, 21:34:40 »
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you'd make more as a taxi driver ;D

Ah yes, the modern day highway man  ;D ;D ;)
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« Reply #5 on: 06 July 2008, 21:36:56 »
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Went to a boot sale as a seller today......first time ever (as a seller).......was told to get there early.....v.early........it started at 1pm so I rolled up at 12.20  ;D (But when do TD's do getting there early  ;D )

I can see the point of getting there early now.....as I was shoved in a corner.....all the pitches in the middle had gone.

Took with me DVD's that im never going to watch again, Books im never going to read again......some electrical stuff that im never going to use again and some other useless tat.

I didnt put prices on anything and just made up prices when asked.

Some people will buy anything i found out  ::)

Brought most of books back home (obviously people dont read these days) Tho i nearly sold two Jeremy Clarkson books to a bloke.....who said and i quote' Thats the bloke of Top Gear'   ;D until his SWMBO pointed out he didnt have time to read books...sale scuppered  >:(

Also brought all the electrical gear back, i should taken my invertor to prove they worked (bloke on stall next to me was selling power tools and had one to show they worked) .......oh well you learn.

Bottom line........

Cost me £8 to get in........and took £113

Profit £105 for a few hours......was packed up and gone by 3pm  :y :y :y
Has he not got a lock on the toilet door ;D
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« Reply #6 on: 06 July 2008, 21:37:43 »
Best seat in the house!
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« Reply #7 on: 06 July 2008, 21:40:31 »
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Best seat in the house!
My best problem solving happens in there ::)
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Re: A profitable few hours
« Reply #8 on: 06 July 2008, 21:42:27 »
Pins and needles can be a problem though ::)
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« Reply #9 on: 06 July 2008, 21:43:36 »
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Pins and needles can be a problem though ::)


I put my feet on the kiddy step we have, you can get an extra 5 minutes that way as it helps the circulation to the legs!  :y
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« Reply #10 on: 06 July 2008, 21:43:59 »
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Pins and needles can be a problem though ::)
Heavy reference books can, apparently (::)) be a problem, as could old fashioned laptops
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Pins and needles can be a problem though ::)


I put my feet on the kiddy step we have, you can get an extra 5 minutes that way as it helps the circulation to the legs!  :y
I used to have a big stack of old Autotraders for the same job but the wife chucked them when I retiled the bathroom :(
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« Reply #12 on: 06 July 2008, 21:48:29 »
Was a bit suprised that none of the electrical stuff sold but then i couldnt prove they worked......

Sony VCR (with remote)......asking a fiver for it......didnt sell  :(
Sony DVD player (with remote)......same a fiver ......didnt sell  :(

Braun coffee maker.......£2...didnt sell

Pair of Acoustic Reseach cordless speakers......£15....didnt sell  :(

Oh well........was pleased on what i did sell  :y

TB will say the VCR and DVD didnt sell coz it was Sony...... ;D ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 06 July 2008, 21:49:28 »
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Was a bit suprised that none of the electrical stuff sold but then i couldnt prove they worked......

Sony VCR (with remote)......asking a fiver for it......didnt sell  :(
Sony DVD player (with remote)......same a fiver ......didnt sell  :(

Braun coffee maker.......£2...didnt sell

Pair of Acoustic Reseach cordless speakers......£15....didnt sell  :(

Oh well........was pleased on what i did sell  :y

TB will say the VCR and DVD didnt sell coz it was Sony...... ;D ;D
bloody right. sony = gay
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Re: A profitable few hours
« Reply #14 on: 06 July 2008, 21:49:49 »
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Was a bit suprised that none of the electrical stuff sold but then i couldnt prove they worked......

Sony VCR (with remote)......asking a fiver for it......didnt sell  :(
Sony DVD player (with remote)......same a fiver ......didnt sell  :(

Braun coffee maker.......£2...didnt sell

Pair of Acoustic Reseach cordless speakers......£15....didnt sell  :(

Oh well........was pleased on what i did sell  :y

TB will say the VCR and DVD didnt sell coz it was Sony...... ;D ;D

Or Gay by todays standards.  ;D ;D
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