Weekend vintage and secondhand clothing booth

Bargain hunters, students, vintage fans and families looking for affordable clothes in person.

You sell each item at a markup over what you paid, plus bundle deals. Income comes from market day sales, minus booth fees and sourcing costs.

• Spotting quality and valuable brands
• Styling and displaying clothes
• Friendly selling and haggling
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration, even for used goods
• Ask the market organizer about their vendor rules, insurance requirements and booth fees
• Check your city or county for any business license needs
• Weather affects outdoor sales, so have a canopy and a backup plan
• Avoid counterfeit or fake designer items, which are illegal to sell

Estimates typically run around $500 to $2,500, depending on your starting stock, booth fees, display racks and a canopy for outdoor markets. Sourcing from thrift stores and estate sales can keep stock costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $700 to $3,500, depending on the markets you attend, your stock quality and pricing. Weather can affect outdoor sales, so have a backup plan.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration, even for used goods. Ask the market organizer about vendor rules, insurance and booth fees, check city or county license needs, and avoid counterfeit items.