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[LOCUST]

Hi all

Been reading loads of threads, and thsi forum is very good indeed and has been very helpful.

Ive been thinking of starting a stall on a large market near me, its on a saturday.

Ive been going to the market years and have a good idea as to what to sell etc.

Im after some advice about how to go about doing it.

Like do i need a licence do i have to purchase a stall etc ?

can anyone help me out with some advice.

Im also gonna start going to car boot sales and maybe selling on ebay, buts thats another thread another time ! lol.

Thanks
Nick Yellow_Fl:

[Muck9]

What are you thinking of selling?

[petesbargains]

hi
I used to run a market stall firstly you need to contact the manager of the market or the council for a licence and then you have to pay for your pitch a lot of markets are different you need to ask a few questions its probably no good asking the stall holders because they will see you as a threat and won`t be very helpful if theres a hot dog stall man there try asking him
good luck
pete

[Hopeful harry]

Locust

There's an excellent website that should tell you all you need to know. It has a great database that allows you to look at all the markets in your area, giving details of costs, pitches, availability etc.

http://www.nmtf.co.uk/

If you are on a council run market you'll need insurance. Join the nmtf and it comes with insurance. It cost around £60 when i was trading. On most markets you'll be able to hire a stall for a day £3-4pounds.
Depending on what your selling, trading on a Saturday only can be difficult as youdon't get to 'turn your stock' quickly enough, and punters become bored lookingat the same stock every week.

Good luck.