Second-Hand CD market stall

Market browsers, collectors and music fans who like to flip through crates, plus people clearing out their old collections.

You sell discs at a markup over what you paid. Many stallholders use simple price tiers, such as bargain bins and a premium section, and run multi-buy deals.

• Talking to customers and haggling
• Knowing which titles are worth more
• Setting up and packing down a stall efficiently

• Check each market's stall fees, vendor rules and whether it asks for proof of liability insurance
• Check whether your city or province requires a vendor, business or second-hand dealer licence
• Outdoor markets slow right down in winter, so look for indoor markets and seasonal fairs
• Sell only genuine original discs, not burned copies or bootlegs
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold and keep records of sales and purchases

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on how much stock and stall equipment you buy. Also check each market's stall fees, vendor rules and whether it asks for proof of liability insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on the markets you attend and your stock. The estimates assume at least about 10 hours a week. Outdoor markets slow right down in winter, so look for indoor markets.

Check whether your city or province requires a vendor, business or second-hand dealer licence, and each market's rules. Sell only genuine original discs, not burned copies or bootlegs. Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold and keep sales records.