Record stall at markets and record fairs

Collectors, browsers, young vinyl fans and people looking for gifts or a specific album.

Direct sales of used and new records, CDs, posters and accessories, priced above your buying cost. Event days can be busy, so stock choice and pricing matter.

• Knowing music and pricing records
• Talking with customers
• Sourcing stock
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check your state's seller's permit or sales tax registration rules, since you will be collecting sales tax on in-person sales
• Check whether your city or county requires a vendor or temporary business license for events
• General liability insurance is often required by market organizers
• Weather, heat and humidity can damage vinyl and cardboard, so protect your stock
• Income depends on event turnout, so costs and travel time can eat into profit

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy and what display gear, crates and payment equipment you need. Protecting records from weather and handling also affects what you spend.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on which events you attend and how well your stock sells. Income depends on event turnout, so costs and travel time can eat into profit. Plan for at least 8 hours a week.

Check your state's seller's permit or sales tax registration rules, and whether your city or county requires a vendor or temporary business license for events. Market organizers often require general liability insurance, so check that too.