Second-hand market stall

Market-goers looking for bargains, collectors, families and people hunting for vintage or retro items.

You sell items for more than you paid for them, with a stall fee per market day. Regular spots build a loyal following.

• Eye for items that sell
• Friendly selling and haggling
• Setting up an attractive display
• Handling cash and card payments

• Market operators usually require public liability insurance, so check what cover they ask for
• Check with your state's fair trading office whether second-hand dealer rules apply to your stock
• Get an ABN and check tax and GST obligations
• Weather can wipe out a market day, so have a plan for wet or very hot days
• Check the rules for selling second-hand electrical or children's items
• Loading and setting up is physical work, and you need a vehicle big enough for your stock

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your stock, tables or racks, and stall fees. Treat this as an estimate, and check that your vehicle is big enough to carry your stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on the markets you attend and what you sell. Weather can wipe out a market day, so it helps to have a plan for wet or very hot days.

Market operators usually require public liability insurance, so check their requirements. Check with your state's fair trading office about second-hand dealer rules, get an ABN, check GST, and check the rules on electrical or children's items.