Second-hand CD market stall

Market visitors, music collectors, and sellers who want to offload CD collections.

Fixed prices per disc or deals like three for a set price, with higher prices on rare titles. Profit comes from the gap between what you pay for stock and what you sell it for.

• Knowing what music is worth
• Friendly chat with customers
• Haggling and fair pricing
• Lifting and setting up a stall

• Public liability insurance, which many markets ask for
• Check with the market organiser and your local council about stall permits
• Weather and quiet days can make income uneven
• Pirated or copied discs, avoid buying or selling them

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your stall setup and crates, and the markets you choose. Weather and quiet days can make income uneven, so keep a little cash in reserve.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on the markets you attend, the stock you have and the weather. That is revenue before stall fees and stock costs. Expect roughly 8 hours a week or more.

Things to check: public liability insurance, which many markets ask for; stall permits with the market organiser and your local council; and avoiding pirated or copied discs, which you should not buy or sell.