Selling Wholesale Products at Flea Markets and Street Fairs

If you love street fairs and flea markets, perhaps you would like to make back some of the money you spent in those environs. Have you considered setting up a table and a tent and selling your own goods there? Wholesale products sell very well in these venues, so you don’t have to be an artist or make your own baby sweaters or cookies to join in the fun. You can buy your stock from wholesale suppliers, liquidators and wholesale distributors.   

Consider the products you see at your local and regional flea markets. Many people make the extra money they need by selling CDs, T-shirts, tube socks, small electronics, watches and jewelry. All of these items are purchased as wholesale goods and sold below retail. The buyer still gets a good deal and you get a day outdoors, talking to friendly people and making some spending cash!

Think about the things you like – books, music, accessories, cars, and collectibles – and choose something you can get passionate about so you will want to sell it to those walking past your table. You can research wholesalers in the yellow pages and online. Deal with those wholesale suppliers who are willing to provide references and keep in mind that many wholesalers will send you samples of their goods before you buy the bulk wholesale. Take advantage of the offer to see the quality of the goods before you purchase the wholesale products. In some instances, wholesale products are graded. You probably don’t want the lowest grade wholesale merchandise, but you may not need the top grade for your purposes. Samples will help you make this decision.  

If you already sell products at home shows, flea markets or seasonal community fairs, look for wholesale products that complement those you sell. For example, you might sell handmade holiday sweaters and towels. A bulk wholesale purchase of small ornaments, broaches or earrings might be just the thing to broaden your product offerings. If you sell collectible toy cars or trains, key chains with the brand logos of old cars or refrigerator magnets with travel destinations might be a good fit. Get creative and expand your business. With a small investment in wholesale products, and the audience in a street fair, seasonal event, or flea market you can supplement your income and maybe even make some new friends!