A CAR boot sale is the perfect place to bag a bargain.
You can pick up an item you love for next to nothing or find treasure to sell on for a profit.
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But you can also waste your cash on a worthless dud.
Here’s how to sort the gems from the junk.
SAVE AND SELL: Boot sale pro Ellie Macsymons, from netvouchercodes.co.uk, is a dab hand at finding bargains.
She said: “It’s best to walk into a car boot not just thinking about the now, but also about what could be worth the money in the future.”
Research platforms such as eBay and Depop where you can sell things when you’ve enjoyed them and see what prices you can expect.
GAME ON: Video games sell well on online marketplaces, with the best fetching up to £100.
Ellie said: “If there’s a game that’s not available in retail stores and hard to secure online, grab it at the lowest price possible.
“A nostalgia fan will buy it eventually once you resell it.”
Good-quality, unmodified collectable action figures and memorabilia, such as Star Wars treasures, are also a good bet.
LABELS TO LOVE: Designer items can net a pretty profit on resale.
Ellie said: “Jackets and bags could be worth hundreds or potentially thousands especially if they still have the tags on.”
A simple pair of jeans could be a wise buy. Grab a pair for yourself for peanuts or resell a label such as Levi’s.
PAINT JOB: Boot sales are brilliant for picking up furniture such as chairs and coffee tables.
Ellie said: “Buy them as cheaply as possible with a plan in mind.
“They can fetch lots of money when resold if they have a fresh coat of paint.”
STEER CLEAR: Some car boot buys can lead you down a dead end.
Ellie says it is best to avoid second-hand sofas, which may be stained or broken.
Headphones are another no-no as they often turn out to need a pricey repair.
Beware of perfumes being sold at car boot sales, as they may be fakes.
Also avoid mystery bags — known as lucky dips — as they are more often than not just full of junk.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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