Crystal and spiritual goods market stall

Browsing shoppers, gift buyers and regulars who enjoy seeing and handling stones before they buy.

Direct sales at a markup on wholesale cost. Pitch fees and travel are your main costs, so choosing busy events matters.

• Friendly, relaxed selling face to face
• Eye for display and pricing
• Handling cash and card payments
• Planning stock and event dates

• Check whether your council requires a street trading licence or market trader permission
• Public liability insurance, which many events ask to see
• Check product safety rules for candles and incense
• Avoid health claims about crystals when talking to customers
• Weather, pitch fees and quiet days can make income uneven

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £600 to £2,500, depending on your opening stock, stall, display equipment and card payment setup. Pitch fees and insurance will also affect where you land in that range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many markets and events you attend, your stock and pricing. Weather, pitch fees and quiet days can make income uneven.

Check whether your council requires a street trading licence or market trader permission. Look at public liability insurance, which many events ask to see, product safety rules for candles and incense, and avoid health claims about crystals.