Used CD stall at markets and fairs

Browsing shoppers, collectors and music fans who like to flip through bins and find bargains.

You sell discs at a fixed price per CD or in deals like 3 for a set price, and pay a stall fee per event. Buying whole collections cheaply keeps your margin healthy.

• Knowing music across several genres
• Friendly selling and haggling
• Organizing stock so it is easy to browse
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether your state or city requires a seller's permit and sales tax collection at markets
• Some markets ask for proof of general liability insurance, so check each organizer's rules
• Weather can cancel or ruin a day, and discs need protection from sun and rain
• Never sell bootleg or counterfeit discs

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your display setup and which markets you choose. These are estimates, so build your own budget before you start buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on the markets you attend, your stock and how often you set up. Plan on at least about 8 hours a week. These figures are estimates only.

Check whether your state or city requires a seller's permit and sales tax collection at markets. Some organizers ask for proof of general liability insurance, so check each one's rules. Never sell bootleg or counterfeit discs.