How to Sell Used Clothes at the Flea Market

Selling used clothing at the flea market can bring in big money.

Selling used clothing at the flea market can bring in a lot of money. Getting clothing cheap, washing and repairing it, and displaying it neatly can help you on your way to profits.

Things You'll Need

• Used clothing
• Laundry facilities
• Price tags
• Sign paper
• Markers
• Flea market space
• Car or truck

Instructions

1. Gather used clothing that you wish to sell. These pieces can be your own items, clothing your children have grown out of, thrift shop purchases, or items bought at garage sales. Since used clothing does not fetch high prices, you want to get the used clothing as cheaply as possible.

2. Inspect and clean all the used clothing you intend to sell at the flea market. You should never try to sell used clothing that has stains, especially those that appear to be bodily fluid - yuck! - damage such as broken zippers, torn seams, holes, or missing buttons. If you wish to take the time, sew or fix the items that you intend to sell at the flea market.

3. Prepare the used clothing for sale. Determine how you will be selling the clothes at the flea market. Will it be folded? Hung up on hangers and a rack? Whatever method you plan to use, you must put the clothes in position. Fold everything neatly and so that size tags and materials are visible. If any of the hung clothing needs to be ironed, iron it, or use steam to get rid of any wrinkles.

4. Price the clothing according to what people will want to pay at the flea market. Most casual clothing will not be able to sell for more than one or two dollars. Very popular name brand items could go for more. Jeans can be priced higher than that as well. Business or fancy dress clothing can fetch more money. Hang tags from the tag of the garment, or loop them over the hanger. You can also make signs to display prices or discounts, such as "Buy two, get one free."

5. Pack the clothing in your car or truck. Put things that will be displayed together in the same boxes or cartons for easy set up. Be mindful of causing wrinkles.

6. At the flea market, display the clothing as you planned. Hang items on racks by price, style, or size. Lay out folded items on the table. Then, smile and start selling the used clothing at the flea market.

Tips & Warnings

• Arranging clothes by size will help shoppers.

• Never sell used underwear, bathing suits, or other personal types of clothing.

Resources

• Flea Market Mama