Doll and collectibles market stall

Families browsing on weekends, gift buyers and collectors hunting for rare or vintage dolls.

Margin on new stock plus higher-margin sales of sourced or pre-loved collectibles. Selling online between events can add extra sales.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Eye for display
• Sourcing and pricing stock
• Handling cash and card payments

• Market operators usually ask for public liability insurance, check what they require
• Check ACCC toy safety standards for items sold to young children
• Stall permits and rules vary by council, check with the market organiser and your local council
• Weather and quiet days make income uneven
• Pre-loved items need honest descriptions and condition checks

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your stock, stall fees, display gear and payment equipment. Treat this as an estimate and check fees with the markets you plan to attend.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many markets you attend, the stock you carry and the weather. Quiet days make income uneven, and this is revenue, not profit.

Check what public liability insurance the market operators require, and stall permits and rules with the organiser and your local council. Also check ACCC toy safety standards for items sold to young children, and describe pre-loved items honestly.