Best Things to Sell at a Carboot Sale
What sells fast and makes the most money at boot fairs
Wondering what sells best at a car boot sale? The key is knowing what buyers are looking for and pricing items to sell. Car boot shoppers want bargains — they're not expecting retail prices, but they will happily pay fair prices for good quality items.
Here's our complete guide to the best things to sell at a boot fair, based on what experienced sellers report as their fastest-moving items.
👶Children's Clothing & Toys
Typical price: 50p - £5 per item
- •Baby and toddler clothes (bundles sell well)
- •Children's shoes and wellies
- •Board games and puzzles (check all pieces are there)
- •Toy cars, action figures, dolls
- •LEGO sets (even incomplete sets sell)
- •Children's books
Pro tip: Bundle items together — '5 for £2' deals attract buyers.
📚Books, DVDs & Media
Typical price: 50p - £3 per item
- •Paperback fiction (popular authors sell fast)
- •Cookbooks and hobby books
- •DVD box sets
- •Vinyl records (especially 70s/80s)
- •Video games
- •Magazines (craft, car, hobby)
Pro tip: Price books at 50p-£1 each or 3 for £1. DVDs at 50p each.
🍳Kitchen & Homeware
Typical price: 50p - £5 per item
- •Pots, pans, and baking trays
- •Mugs, plates, and glasses
- •Small kitchen appliances (toasters, kettles)
- •Tupperware and storage containers
- •Ornaments and picture frames
- •Vases and candle holders
Pro tip: Clean everything beforehand. Presentation matters hugely.
👗Clothing & Accessories
Typical price: 50p - £10 per item
- •Branded clothing (Nike, Adidas, etc.)
- •Handbags and purses
- •Jewellery (costume and real)
- •Sunglasses
- •Scarves and hats
- •Shoes and boots (clean them first!)
Pro tip: Bring a clothes rail if you can — hanging items sell 3x better than folded.
🔧Tools & Garden
Typical price: £1 - £15 per item
- •Hand tools (hammers, screwdrivers, spanners)
- •Power tools (if working)
- •Garden tools and plant pots
- •DIY supplies (paint, screws, brackets)
- •Gardening books
- •Hosepipes and watering cans
Pro tip: Tools are hot sellers — men will queue up for a good tool stall.
📱Electronics & Tech
Typical price: £1 - £20 per item
- •Phone cases and chargers
- •Headphones and earbuds
- •Tablets and e-readers
- •Cameras (even older digital ones)
- •Cables, adapters, and batteries
- •Bluetooth speakers
Pro tip: Bring batteries so buyers can test items. Working items sell for much more.
What NOT to Sell at a Carboot Sale
- ✕Broken or heavily damaged items (unless clearly marked as spares/repair)
- ✕Stained or torn clothing
- ✕Out-of-date food or cosmetics
- ✕Items with safety recalls
- ✕Heavily scratched CDs/DVDs
- ✕Mattresses and pillows (hygiene reasons)
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