Flea market and bazaar booth business

Weekend market shoppers, bargain hunters, gift buyers and locals looking for unusual or imported items.

You buy stock wholesale or in bulk and sell at a markup, paying a booth fee per day or month. Strong sellers and good displays drive income.

• Eye-catching displays
• Friendly selling and haggling
• Sourcing affordable stock
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether your state requires a sales tax permit (seller's permit) and how to collect and report sales tax
• Ask the market organizer about any vendor license or insurance requirements
• Check your city or county for any local vendor rules
• Check product labeling and safety rules for imported goods, especially children's items
• Weather, slow days and unsold stock can hurt earnings, so keep your orders small at first

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your booth setup, display and opening stock. Weather, slow days and unsold stock can hurt earnings, so keep early orders small. These are estimates.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the markets you attend and what you sell. Many sellers start at around 12 hours a week. These are revenue estimates, not profit.

Check whether your state requires a sales tax permit (seller's permit) and how to collect and report sales tax. Ask the market organizer about vendor license or insurance requirements, and check your city or county for local vendor rules.