Pop-Up game booth at markets and conventions

Gamers, collectors and families browsing markets and events who like to see and test items in person.

Sales margin on each item, plus buying collections from visitors at good prices. Busy weekends and convention season bring the most sales.

• Knowing game values
• Friendly selling and haggling
• Display and setup
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether the market or your municipality requires a vendor permit or business licence
• Check second-hand dealer rules for buying from the public
• Event table fees may not be covered on slow days, so choose events carefully
• Winter weather can cut outdoor market traffic, so lean on indoor events
• Insurance for your stock and liability cover, and a vehicle for transport

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000 CAD, depending on how much stock you buy, your display setup and your transport. Event table fees add to running costs.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000 CAD, depending on the events you choose and your stock. Table fees may not be covered on slow days, so choose events carefully.

Check whether the market or your municipality requires a vendor permit or business licence, and whether second-hand dealer rules apply when you buy from the public. Also arrange stock and liability insurance and transport.