Crystal and tarot market stall vendor

Market shoppers, festival visitors and gift buyers who like to see and handle stones before buying.

Retail markup on each sale, with event fees as your main cost. Many vendors collect emails or social follows to drive repeat online orders.

• Selling face to face
• Display and merchandising
• Cash handling and card payments
• Lifting and setting up a stall

• Check your state's sales tax permit rules for temporary or event sales
• Many markets require general liability insurance and a vendor permit; check with each organizer
• Check city or county rules for vendors and any limits on open flame or burning incense
• Weather, slow events and booth fees can eat into earnings, so track sales per event
• Avoid health claims about stones when talking to customers

Startup cost is an estimate, typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your tent, tables and displays, how much stock you buy, and card payment equipment. Booth fees at each event are a further cost to plan for.

Check your state's sales tax permit rules for temporary or event sales. Many markets require general liability insurance and a vendor permit, so check with each organizer. Also check city or county vendor rules and any limits on open flame or burning incense.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on events, weather and booth fees. Plan on at least 8 hours a week, including setup, and track sales per event to see which markets are worth your time.