Well, as keen flea market enthusiasts, we naturally have a considerable amount of experience with the free markets on King's Day. Every year we're ready before dawn to scour the best blankets, searching for second-hand treasures at a bargain price. We've also done some good business ourselves from our own blankets. Over the years, we've gathered a surprising number of smart tips for both buyers and sellers. We've now compiled these into one clear guide, so you can get the most out of it this year. Long live the King!
First aid for the flea markets on King's Day
King's Day and street markets just go hand in hand. But how do you ensure that you don't just come home with orange tompoucen, lukewarm beers, and a slight hangover, but also with really good finds or a nicely filled wallet? In this article, we'll take you step by step: from smart preparation to scoring the best items, and from setting up your blanket to creative ideas to earn more. Even if you decide to paint flags on cheeks, you can approach that just a little more mindfully. Here goes!
This is how you prepare yourself well as a market stall shopper!
Visiting a car boot sale is a competitive sport. You need to get up early to bag the best bargains and before you know it, you've covered quite a few miles. How do you ensure it stays enjoyable and that you can keep it up? A jumble sale is quite a different kettle of fish to an afternoon of shopping. In this article, we’ll list our preparation tips for you: what to take, how to approach it smartly, and how to avoid quitting halfway through. Here's how to make the most of your flea market day!
How to find the most beautiful second-hand treasures at the flea market
Right, now for the best bit: browsing the flea market itself. Because amongst all those blankets full of items, you need to spot that one gem. How can you approach this smartly, without getting lost in the chaos or going home empty-handed? The selection is often so vast that you simply can't look at everything calmly. Yet, there is indeed a strategy to quickly pick out your own gems. How? Check out our best flea market shopping tips quickly for that, so you go home with the best second-hand finds.
How to make the best flea market rug for the street markets!
Cosy, you're going to sit on a rug with your belongings to earn a bit of extra cash. One thing is certain: you want to make something fun out of it and try to earn as much as possible and get rid of things. Otherwise, the whole clear-out at home will have been for nothing. You'll find tidying-up tips here. – also an important step in making your stall successful. How do you ensure that your spot stands out amongst all those other stalls and that people actually stop? Here you'll learn how to turn your rug into a mini-shop that people can't just walk past.
This is how you can earn even more money on King's Day
Cosy, you've got your stall all set up and ready for sale. But while you're there, why stop there? King's Day is the perfect opportunity to get a little more out of it than just selling your old things. And so we asked our followers: what activities can you use to earn extra money at your stall? What it turns out: there are quite a few more ‘cash cows’ than just a lucky dip or a lemonade stand. We've listed the most fun ideas for you! Thank our followers later!
How to choose your make-up for King's Day
Painting a flag on someone's face for a euro? You'll likely get a queue of kids. But what exactly are you smearing on that little face? And is it as harmless as it looks? We’ve delved into the world of face paint before. Because many of those cheerful colours turn out to be less festive when you look at what's in them and how they're made. Fortunately, there are also better alternatives, so you can still paint those fun flags, but make a slightly more conscious choice. Learn more about the environmental impact of face paint.
Do you get the most out of the King's Day street market?
Whether you're heading out early to snag the best second-hand finds, setting up your own stall, or combining both, a little preparation and a smart approach will get you a long way at the flea markets. It's often in the little things: knowing what to bring to the flea market, knowing where to look, how to present your stall, and how to get that little bit extra out of your day. In this guide, we've bundled all our best tips for you. From preparing and browsing smartly to selling and earning extra, you now have everything you need to make it a successful day. So: put on those comfortable shoes, set your alarm, and go for it. Have fun at the flea market!
Sources: Bargain hunting. Photo credits: thegreenlist.nl, other: Cedric Fauntleroy, Pexels (make-up).
