Arrive in plenty of time. Most Car boot sales start quite early.

Plan ahead. When packing your car consider the way you pack carefully so that when you unload, items come out in the correct order.

Always pack your table last or. This way when you arrive you can put your table up first. It is also a good idea to have a ground sheet to put on the floor to display items.

Anything of value pack first so it is the last thing to be unpacked from your car. This reduces the risk of it being Stolen when your back is turned unloading car.

When you are parked up, lock your car go and get a cup of tea or something to eat, this could be the last chance you get for a while. Return to your car and set up, there is always plenty of time as car boot sales go on well in to the afternoon and you are far more likely to sell more when bargain hunters have passed you by to go to the later arrivals

If possible bring a few friends. This way you will have someone to keep a look out when things are really busy to watch things when you need to 'pop off for a minute'.

Definitely make a flask of tea/coffee & take plenty of water. Pack breakfast / lunch / snacks the night before. Wear suitable Clothing. Take a folding chair to sit on if sales are slow or you need to enjoy your well earned brew.

Rotate your goods - this will increase the buyer’s attention to goods you are selling. Create 50p Bargain baskets, So the more valuable items can be displayed on the table.

The first part of the day brings the hardened hagglers and dealers. Don't accept low offers too early in the day. If you do, don't be surprised to later find the item sitting on a dealer's table being offered at a higher price.

Have a float of change. This will speed up your selling.
A money-belt to store your cash in is safer than a plastic tub/tin sitting on your table.

Provide carrier bags. This gesture will recycle the mountain of carrier bags blocking up the cupboard under the sink.

Having working batteries in a item is more convincing than offering an item without batteries.

Remember to smile. A miserable looking seller is likely to keep buyers away from your table.

Buyer beware.

Check plugs and fuses and wiring on electrical items before using them at home. Otherwise you risk electrocution or your house burning down.

Don't be afraid to ask for a discount especially if you are buying a number of items.

Haggle by all means but if the seller is offering an item at an already rock-bottom bargain price dont, take the micky.

The one-off seller will generally accept low offers near the end of the boot sale to avoid taking items to home.

Dealers are less keen to drop prices as they will simply take goods onto next sale. A dealer is more likely to drop prices if the turnout of buyers is low.

Take some change with you.

Don't not keep all your money in the same pocket / purse or flash huge sums of cash. Pickpockets unfortunately go to boot sales too.

Take batteries with you to test items actually work.
Take a tape to measure items.

Let the seller set up their table when they arrive. Avoid the temptation of diving into the open boots and doors of sellers' cars.

Ask or take a friend to help you carry large items back to your car. A week off work with a slipped disc is recommended.

Write down the car model / colour/ Registration Number and the row number if you pay for an item and intend to collect it later. It is very easy to forget the car's location at a busy boot sale.