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First determine the location and date
and time of your flea market. Your home may work if
you have enough space and parking. If not, ask a local
grocery store, church, or business for use of their
parking lot. Solicit donations from everyone you know.
Almost everyone has closets full of items that they no
longer want, but are still in great condition. Offer
to come to their home and pick up donations.
The more goods there are to sell, the more people will
come. Work with other students who are part of the
program to hold a larger flea market. Invite other
organizations, like scout troops or soccer teams, to
be part of the flea market. The week before your flea market place
an ad in the paper in the yard sale section. Ask if
the location will allow you to hang a large sign to
advertise the flea market in the week prior. Borrow
folding card or banquet tables from friends and
family. Sort and price items ahead of time to make
your flea market run smoothly.
On the morning of your flea market, take all items to
the location. Have change on hand for customers. Get
there early to assist with the placement of other
organizations or individuals, and to arrange your
goods attractively. Remember that prices are
negotiable at a flea market and be prepared to make
deals. Any items left at the end of the day should be
taken to charity.
Variations:
If organizing a flea market is more than you are
willing to take on, organize your neighborhood and
have a simultaneous yard sale on your block. Many of
your neighbors will likely be willing to get their
items out of the house. You can still solicit items
from other places, but your yard sale will be smaller
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