as a result of cupboard clearing etc (see other thread), we now have a load of crap quality surplus to requirement items that we intend to fill the boot (zafira with all the seats down) and 'do' a car boot.
never done one of these, so any pointers would be good. can't get the haggling scene from life of brian out of my head though…
I've shopped at a few, never sold at one. I would imagine the best way, if you're simply looking to make your entrance fee and a bit extra, would be to be prepared to sell cheap, so as to clear stuff. Lots of people of course, do it 'professionally', so they can afford to have stock left, to sell next time.
Might be worth having all books,50p, or everything in this box a quid, to make it easy for all of you to know prices.
From my experience of manning stands, and selling on a craft stall, try and engage with as many people as you can - just a smile or a 'morning!', no hard sell, just enough to make them stop and look for a second longer than they might. You see a lot of folk sat behind their tables, looking grumpy, or talking to each other, and it can be offputting if they don't seem to notice you.
And if someone is looking at something, it can be worth talking it up ("That's pretty much new, only been used once" etc), but don't overdo it - the hard sell puts many people off.
I was at a carboot recently and saw a holdall, which looked the ideal size for a bike trailer project. Asked the lady how much, and she said £2.50, and added that she hadn't intended to sell it, it was to take all the coat hangers home in! I paid up, we were both happy!