Sports card show and market stall

Collectors, families, and people bringing in old collections to sell or swap.

Margin on cards sold at the table and on collections you buy from walk-up sellers. You pay for table or stall fees at each event.

• Pricing cards quickly and fairly
• Friendly negotiating
• Display and stock organisation
• Handling cash and card payments

• Public liability insurance, which many events ask for
• Check whether your council or the market organiser needs a permit or approval
• Theft and damage to stock when transporting and displaying it
• Buying cards from walk-up sellers without checking authenticity or ownership
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your opening stock, display gear and stall fees. These are estimates, so check event fees and what you need to carry before buying.

Check whether your council or the market organiser needs a permit or approval. Many events ask for public liability insurance, so check that too. Also check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on the events you attend, your stock and pricing. The estimate assumes from about 10 hours a week. These are estimates, not guaranteed results.