Car boot prices

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In the next few weeks, I’m looking to sell some things at a local car boot sale to declutter and get a bit of extra cash. I’ve never done one before so I’m not sure what prices to give to items. If you were to buy these items, how much would you realistically pay?

Baby boys’ clothes - all ages 12m or younger, used but in good condition, mainly Disney and/or character clothes from supermarkets/high street. A mix of all types of clothes.
A mixture of hardback and paperback books (mainly fiction) in excellent condition (read once).
Unused (obviously) scented candles (not Yankee candle or popular name brands).

These make up the bull of what I’ll be selling but they’ll be other bits and pieces too. How much for though??? Thanks.

50p - £5 per item of clothing, depending on brand and item (to the lower end for a tshirt, to the upper end for a coat); £1 for a paperback, £2-£3 for a hardback. £1-£2 for a nice jar candle.

That’s what my local charity shops (south London) who actually manage to sell their stock quickly price that sort of thing at. Those who price higher have slow stock rotation.

And people who go to car boots love to haggle, you have to have a thick skin. My parents took their stuff to one on two occasions and vowed never again, they’d rather donate to charity.

Paperbacks at the car boot I go to are 50p or 3 for a pound. The prices at the car boot are much cheaper than charity shop prices.

It will depend on your area- in ours, max £1 for a full outfit thats not supermarket, 20-50p for babygrows etc, about £2 for a coat. Adult clothes about £1 an item assuming they aren't supermarket/ primark etc. Books go for about 25p- 50p each, candles, about 50p each. Car boots don't make much money round here unless you have something unusual or bigger items- kids toys usually go well for example, buggies, small furniture, lamps etc go well as well.

think of a price that you will accept and double (or triple) it - they will want to haggle you down, so start higher.

I did one today. £1 for a DVD, 50p for a book, £1 an item of clothing (£2 if it still had labels on). Even then I had people haggling. My friend I did it with was told £3 was too expensive for a barely used squash racket.

It’s not a great way to make money, but none of the charity shops round here are accepting donations at the moment.

books are poor sellers....you be lucky to give them away really....in our area we have a jumble trail each year...pay a fiver to register and sell outside home...prices much higher than car boot sales....

Car boot sales are really hard work for very little money. You will make more selling on Facebook tbh. I love going to car boot sales because they are so cheap and you never know what you will find. But I've only been the seller once and wouldn't ever do it again.

My dad and brother went to do a stall at a car boot once and typically them got there late. They said when they turned up people were trying to open the car boot and rear doors to get a look at stuff

I think the trick is to see it as "clearing the clutter" and not a way to make a profit.

I love going to car boot sales because you can get some real bargains

I have done a few of them; I always make about £150 possibly a bit more but they are hard work.

People expect cheap prices.

£1 for all clothes unless designer or have tags on (they will also sell better on a rack)

50p a book

Toya vary in prices but stick to low end prices

How desperate are you to get rid of it all? If you want to clear it out, price low. If you're happy to hold out for higher prices and keep your stuff for longer, then price accordingly.
Check the rules of the car boot. One near us allows buyers to come in earlier if they pay extra - it's horrible. You can't unpack without people sticking their noses in.
The one I prefer is really strict. No buyers until they open the gate, so you have lots of time to unpack and display nicely. Also great when you have kids in tow! Try to avoid the huge car boots - the more sellers there are, the more people selling the same stuff as you - supply and demand.
Baby stuff and toys usually sell well though.

In our local car boots it is generally 50p per item full stop.