Q) How much does it cost?
A) Start up costs for market stall traders
are relatively low. (All prices based on 2003 costs).
- The main cost is in obtaining sufficient stock to begin
trading. This depends upon what you plan to sell and the terms you
are able to secure the stock under. You should discuss the costs
with your supplier to ensure that you get the best deal possible;
this may include purchasing stock as part of a credit arrangement,
so that you can sell it before payment is due, and so incur no
initial outlay cost.
- You may wish to purchase a stall (see above). Stall
manufacturers advertise in the weekly trade press and annual trade
publications. You must consider the best type of stall for you, for
example if you sell fashionwear, a walk in stall is best as this
accommodates clothes rails. Market stalls vary in price and most
manufacturers offer a starter pack, including the stall frame,
cover, corner clips and ply table boards.Stall purchase costs range
from approximately £160 for an 8'x 8' stall to £180 for a stall
measuring 20'x 8'.
- Stall or pitch rental is relatively low (see our rent
schedule). We offer discount for new traders who trade on more than
one day and in both towns' markets.
- Transport must be considered. Getting the stock to market will
require a vehicle able to hold the goods you will display, stock in
reserve (in case you sell out of a particular item) and the stall
itself, should you choose to supply this. The cost of an
appropriate vehicle could range from £500 - £13,000.
miscellaneous items: These include:
- Money bags, for carrying a float of money and change £10
- Price cards, for displaying the price of the goods you are
selling £10 per 100.
- Insurance, membership of an appropriate trade association, and
legal fees should be considered.