Here's my no frills blog post on what I always bring when I'm vending at a flea market! Keep in mind that my list is catered to selling vintage and secondhand clothing, so adjust when necessary.
Setup
- Canopy and weights
- Folding chair
- Garment racks
- Folding table
Stationary
- Scissors
- Packing tape
- Pens
- Paper
- Journal
- Clamps
Checkout
- Card reader
- Cash box
- Portable charger
- Calculator
- Fanny pack
Display
- Logo sign
- QR code sign
- Mannequins/garment displays
- Hangers
- Inventory
- Shopping bags
- Business cards
- Rack dividers
- Storage baskets
- Mirror
Self Care
- Sunscreen
- Wipes
- Snacks
- Water
- Vitamin water/Gatorade
- Kindle
What to Prep
- Set up Square catalog
- Price tags
- Post booth location on socials
- Mock-set up space
- Withdraw cash
- Pack everything into car
- Set up Venmo Business, Square App, and Paypal