What to Sell at the Flea Market?
We often get asked by people new to the world of flea markets and swap meets, "What kind of stuff can I sell at the flea market?"
The answer is - almost anything!
First off, here's a short list of what you can NOT sell at the Flea Market at Menge:
food items intended for immediate consumption (without prior market manager’s approval)
tires
used upholstered furniture or mattresses
firearms, guns of any type, cross bows, live ammunition, gun powder or fireworks
livestock, poultry, animals or pets
drugs, paraphernalia, alcoholic beverages
illegal or offensive materials
you may not distribute political or religious solicitations
Management reserves the right to determine the suitability of any merchandise displayed at the Flea Market at Menge.
Now, on to the good stuff!
Here are just a few of the things that people have sold over the years at the Flea Market at Menge:
Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles
Vinyl records and record players. Porcelain dolls, china, silverware & vintage glassware. Baseball cards & trading cards. Coca-cola, Disney, Barbie, Nascar and other collectibles. Ceramics and pottery. Crystals, shells & gemstones. Old coins. Retro wall art and old signs.
Housewares
Furniture, chairs, tables, bookshelves, curio cabinets. Incense, candles, essential oils. Tupperware, Pyrex dishes, storage containers, home organization, baskets. Tools. Cleaning supplies. Clocks. Home decor and art. Picture frames. Kitchen appliances. Rugs. Office supplies. Magnets. Light fixtures and lamps. Christmas and holiday decorations.
Yard & Garden
Plants, flowers, herbs, seeds. Yard ornaments and decorations, lawn furniture. Macrame plant hangers. Bird houses. Salvaged pieces & architectural treasures.
Clothing
Clothing for men, women and children. Nursing scrubs, uniform clothing, Army surplus. New, used and vintage clothing. Y2K clothes. Athletic clothing. T-shirts, dresses, skirts. Sports jerseys. Shoes, cowboy boots, sneakers & Crocs. Halloween costumes.
Jewelry & Accessories
Sunglasses, eyeglasses, reading glasses. Jewelry, rosaries. Bags & purses. Hats, baseball caps, beanies, winter hats, knit hats, berets. Belts. Gloves and mittens. Neckties. Money clips. Scarves, shawls, legwarmers. Watches. Keychains.
Handmade Crafts
Handcrafted jewelry & accessories. Wood-working. Candles, homemade soaps. Original artwork. Crochet, embroidery and knitting. Glasswork. Paper goods and greeting cards. Quilts. Airbrush art & designs.
Beauty & Personal Care
Avon, Mary Kay. Perfumes, lotions, makeup, soap. Essential oils & incense.
Electronics
Cell phone accessories, iPhone cases and chargers. CDs, DVDs, MP3 players and accessories. Computers, laptops.
Toys & Games
Children's toys, stuffed animals & plushies. Vintage dolls. Action figures. Bicycles. Board games. Video games. Pokemon cards. Puzzles. Musical instruments, guitars, keyboards.
Tools & Hardware
New, used & antique tools. Wrenches, sockets & hammers. Woodworking gear. Old license plates. Used car and motorcycle parts. Army surplus and prepper gear. Camo and outdoor clothing. Storage containers for tools.
Books
New and used books. Paperback & hardcover. Sci-fi, fantasy, historical novels. Fiction, non-fiction. Magazines & comics.
How to get started selling at a flea market?
For many people, getting started with selling at a flea market is as simple as cleaning out their unwanted stuff, garage sale style. Selling at the flea market offers a safe alternative to garage sales and yard sales. Instead of having random strangers show up at your home, simply rent a booth at the flea market for the weekend or even just 1 day!
With the popularity of television shows like Storage Wars, more people are also going that route, bidding on unclaimed storage locker auctions to find the goods to stock their flea market booths.
People who specialize in handmade crafts make everything themselves, while some folks prefer to sell new merchandise, which they typically buy and re-sell from various wholesale companies.
Rent a booth at our Menge Ave flea market!
Ready to get started? Give us a call at 228-452-0590 during office hours (Thursday-Sunday) to book a flea market spot.