| If you would like to take a stab at the flea market it | | | | engraved dog tags, or key-chains right to their door! |
| may take a few tries to find your niche when | | | | Low over-head and a strong demand not to mention |
| competing with other vendors. If you break it down | | | | his booth stands out among the other typical booths. |
| most vendors at flea markets are selling a lot of | | | | Another vendor at this flea market was tucked in the |
| martial arts weapons, knives, statues, dragons etc. | | | | back but had a lot of customers there too. This guy |
| Then you have the flip side of tools, purses, toys etc. | | | | was going to Thrift stores and purchasing computers. |
| Don't forget other vendors are selling stuff that looks | | | | He would then fix them up and sell a complete system |
| like you may find at a yard sale. As always there are | | | | for $150. I asked how many he would do in a month. |
| T-shirts. So what are you going to start with? | | | | He completed an average of 30 sales per month |
| Jewelry? Watches? Nascar collectibles? | | | | selling repaired computers that were out of date |
| Think of it this way. You can do quite well at the flea | | | | compared to the technology rate these days. Hey |
| market by standing out. The way to do so is to find | | | | aren't people going to flea markets to find something |
| something to sell that isn't in the norm for flea markets. | | | | unique, for a reasonable price? |
| While spending some time at the Flea market in Mobile | | | | Here's a great Idea! Purchase something to display at |
| Alabama I noticed one vendor had gaggles of people | | | | your booth. This could be anything from motorcycle |
| waiting around his booth. I went closer to get a peek | | | | luggage to household appliances. Let the customers |
| of all the commotion. This guy had his Laptop setup | | | | get a good look at your item. If they want one all you |
| with bluetooth technology to the internet and was | | | | have to do is provide them with your very own order |
| making engraved dog tags. What a brilliant idea, and an | | | | form! Provide a receipt and a copy of their order for |
| excellent way to stand out. I met with him toward the | | | | their purchase and drop-ship the product to their house |
| end of the day. He noted that he sells out of product | | | | just like the man selling engraved dog tags! Again low |
| every day. He sells out of hardware for dog tag | | | | overhead and all you need to do is have a few |
| necklaces. But continues to complete sales. | | | | samples at your booth. It's almost like being a door to |
| How? Remember he is hooked up to the internet | | | | door salesperson only the difference is customers |
| right? He places orders for customers and mails their | | | | come to you! |