Pop-Up baseball gear at tournaments

Parents and players at tournaments and leagues, plus coaches and league organizers placing team orders.

Markup on items sold on the spot, plus orders for team gear and fundraiser sales with a share of the order value.

• Knowing gear and helping with sizing
• Friendly, quick selling at events
• Planning stock and event schedules
• Handling card payments and basic bookkeeping

• Vendor fees and permissions vary by park, complex and event, so check before setting up
• Temporary vendor or seller permits and state sales tax registration may apply, check with your city, county and state
• Weather and the tournament calendar make income uneven
• General liability insurance is often required by event organizers
• Carrying stock needs a suitable vehicle and secure storage

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, tent or display, and vehicle needs. These are estimates, so start with a small range and see what sells at your first events.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many events you attend and what you sell. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and weather and the tournament calendar can make income uneven.

Check vendor fees and permissions, which vary by park, complex and event. Temporary vendor or seller permits and state sales tax registration may apply, so check with your city, county and state. Organizers often require general liability insurance.