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getting too many tips off Bargain Hunt

Carol, Some people are so cheeky. :-D

Used to run school fete, remember one lady, how much £1 too dear, 50p no, 20p no, how about free, no thanks not what I'm looking for.

Carol :-|

All the stuff was left at my friends in her small bedroom with her stuff ready for the next one.

I just couldn't believe that if you told the people it was £3 they walked away instead of haggling.

They must have expected £1 and 50p for brand new items.

:-D :-D

Sounds like you had a fun day Sue and made a profit :-D....think we must have been lucky as not had anything stolen.

Reading BC's post I remembered OH's niece once sold her husband's golf clubs.....she said to him 'well you shouldn't have left them in the boot'! :-| :-( :-D

Well done Sue ...now for the next time have you started getting things ready now??

That's not bad at all Sue, good luck for next time :-)

BC,Bet you had a hissy fit and your brother I hope he got his coat back intact.

:-D :-D

Well Sue, it's not bad for a beginner :-) I ran a jumble sale once and my best friend sold my brother's brand new sheepskin coat, car keys were in it, wallet etc....for £3!! :-

Best of luck next time <3

Update on my first go at a boot sale..

We got to Murton Car Boot sale at 6am and set the stall up without any dealers looking or trying to get into the boot.
It was dead nearly all morning.

The morning dragged by and I was on my feet all the time didn't even go to the loo..

We made just over £50 which I suppose isn't too bad but still got quite a lot left.
I can see another boot sale coming up but at Skirlington

People only wanted to pay either a £1 or 50p for brand new things ie shoes and bags,

Couple next door to us was selling items at £10 and over but the more she sold the more the hubby went to the cafe for bacon/burger butties and drinks.

They were more entertaing that selling,they must have had at least 6 butties and 6 drinks each.

Only got something pinched at the last moment from an old couple which was a lovely brand new set of red table napkins(material) and a chap that sneaked up and grabbed a pack of new Vacuum bags.

Wish I has seen him I would have done him serious damage to his hands.

Thanks for all your advice.

ps just for the laugh I will be alarming everything next boot sale...HA HA :-D

Sue - waiting in anticipation - hope you had a great time - my do yesterday wacked me out and tuned me pink in the sun but had a marvellous time.

Morning Sue and thank you :-D
Hope you'll get back to your thread and let us know how you got on.

ps. after I'd deducted table- rent money i'd divide the takings between my grandsons ( 'loot they called it ) lol.....so you can see it's good fun :-D
Mau xx

Mau..No chance of hijacking my thread.lol

I needed advise about running a stall/table and you were kind enough to give it.

Thanks Mau,,, :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Sorry Sue,hope I didn't hijack your thread
Mau xx

Thanks People for the tips.. :-) :-D :-D

Are you really Marie ....interesting, might 'bump into you' one day...who knows :-)

Mau, I'm just a bit further along the coast too .... more towards your picture :-)

Hicccups Nana ;-) xx

Hi Marie nice to see you here :-D yes I love to go to Tynemouth and as you say a great day out.

The village is steeped in history isn't it? always busy with tourists/holidaymakers.......I grew up there but just a bit further along the coast.

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This is bonkers - I've deleted 3 but 1 can come back - same time. Won't let me delete others at the moment. Will have a go later AGAIN.......................lol