Vintage clothing market stall

Market visitors, local shoppers, and people at vintage fairs looking for one-off pieces they can try on and buy on the spot.

You sell each piece at a markup over what you paid, plus occasional bundles or accessories. Income depends on stall fees, footfall and the quality of your stock.

• Sourcing good stock at low prices
• Friendly selling and styling advice
• Eye-catching display
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether markets require vendor insurance such as commercial general liability
• Check whether your city or province requires a vendor permit or business licence
• Winter and bad weather cut outdoor sales, so look for indoor markets in colder months
• Check when you need to collect and remit GST/HST or provincial sales tax
• Stall fees and transport costs can eat into profit on slow days

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your stock, rack and display. Stall fees and transport costs can eat into profit on slow days.

Check whether markets require vendor insurance such as commercial general liability, and whether your city or province requires a vendor permit or business licence. Also check when to collect and remit GST/HST or provincial sales tax.

Estimates put monthly revenue typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on markets and stock. Winter and bad weather cut outdoor sales, so look for indoor markets in colder months.