Asian household goods market stall

Local families, students, and festival and market visitors who like to see and handle items before buying.

You buy wholesale and sell at retail on market days. Impulse buys and low-priced items like chopsticks and sponges add up, and regulars come back for restocks.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Product knowledge and display
• Handling cash and card payments

• Seller's permit or sales tax registration, plus any temporary vendor permits, check your state and city
• General liability insurance, which many markets require
• Weather, slow days and stall fees can make income uneven
• Check imported cookware and food-contact items meet US safety rules
• Storage and a vehicle large enough to carry stock

Typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your stock, your stall setup and the vehicle and storage you need to carry it. Stall fees add to running costs and can make income uneven.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on which markets you attend and your stock. Weather, slow days and stall fees can make income uneven. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check seller's permit or sales tax registration, plus any temporary vendor permits, with your state and city. Also check general liability insurance, which many markets require, and that imported cookware and food-contact items meet US safety rules.