How to Start an Antique Booth Business! 5 Tips I wish I knew beforehand!

Curious about starting an Antique Booth? Check out 5 tips I wish someone had told me before I got started! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them down below or DM on Instagram =)
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[@chandaharkins4418]

I totally empathize with your second floor issues! Same here! I do love the light I get up there, though. Thanks for sharing!

[@sigma_carnivoresse]

Great tips. I just began renting the last spot available in a building that I like the feel of. I only visited once before deciding. My hurry was because my other rental booth space is relocating across town and since I had concerns about the business, I have to do the work of moving no matter what, I stumbled accidentally across the new flea market that I am just moving into! So, basically, I broke all the rules due to time concerns. So, I am befriending the employees, letting them know I want to grow, and making my space the best I can!

[@debbiechaney6607]

Good for you, I wish you much success! Love 💕 from Debbie and Dexter-Dog.

[@Thestudio51]

My biggest lesson is do not rent a space that has immediate opening. Get on a waiting list. My booth at the immediate opening mall was a major flop. Just got into my waiting list mall and I have sold more in 2 weeks than in 2 months at the other.

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

That’s a great tip!! ❤️❤️

[@mikeallen5907]

That’s an awful tip. If I have Louis Vuitton I could sell it through a trashcan. I could sell it in a gang infested area good merchandise can sell anywhere now if you’re talking about cheap items then you’re still gonna go broke overpriced good items good prices sell anywhere.

[@AS-oj3cw]

I think your missing the point but enjoy the gangs! ​@mikeallen5907

[@kaykel1704]

Thank you for the tips. I am thinking about starting a business that I had planned for a few years but was afraid of putting in a lot of money and no return/profit. I recently thought about doing flea markets. I will definitely ask all of those questions when inquiring about a booth. Also I never thought about items getting lost. Thanks for that tip. I'm sure it's like Walmart/target when someone sees something then walk around the store then decide they don't want it that person just drop it wherever they are. I hope some people actually bring it back to the booth they found it but some may not.

[@MermaidItzel]

I just went to your booth recently and it was very cute! I didn’t see everything so I will be going again!

[@Reseller-g2v]

Sells arent that slow in the summer,just depends on what you sell....i sell a little bit of everything. I have alot of lawn equipment and accessories that sell all summer long

[@YOSOBOHO]

I started at a place that had barcoding, it was actually a pain. We had to provide a list of items and request the barcode stickers (2-3 days in advance), scan out anything we removed from the shop (and scan it back in if we brought it back) and anytime we wanted to change a price we had to request a new barcode tag from the owner (again, that couldn't happen immediately. So, it was pretty inflexible. Overall, good vid and good info! Very accurate that it is A LOT of work. =)

[@tracykehoe8292]

Thank you for the info. I am currently looking into doing my own booth and your channel popped up. Thank you.

[@natlamar9386]

I have been looking into this as a vintage seller! Thank you for this info :)

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

Happy to help! 💖

[@melissarivera6851]

I would love to have a store 😍 thanks for the tips 😊

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

You're welcome! You can do it!! 💖

[@debbiechaney6607]

New subscriber here, so nice to meet you and your shop. Such great information and it was much appreciated. Alot of hard work goes into your business and that was good to know. Thanks again, looking forward to more videos with you. Sincerely, Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua 🐕 companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California. 🐕🌵✝️🏠🐰💌🥰🐤🤓👍🧑‍🦽🐾🙏🙋💕

[@caw.knee93]

Awesome thank you! For your videos. I live in SoCal and this very helpful

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

Nice! Glad it helped 😊

[@saltyassassins5816]

I pay 25 dollars per month for a small case. I'm selling jewelry. I would like to get a case the store has for 60 bucks

[@EPSphilippines]

Hi, I am interested to your blog. I am a simple vintage & antique owner here in the Philippines and I want to go business with you & collaborate. Keep it up 💘

[@onemanstrash8233]

Thanks for your info! Thinking about this!

[@MikeyBagsOfMoney]

thanks for the tips

[@Ashley-mi7jy]

i know a bmw when i see one. thanks for the vid!

[@Reseller-g2v]

What does bmw stand for? Beautiful mexican woman?

[@jerrylawrence9156]

Thanks for the tips!

[@upcycledwear]

I've been to Pomona Antique Mall on several occasions. It's a nice place to shop. I'm more i interested in home goods and pottery. I've found several nice pieces there. Be aware however that in my first visit there this past summer I purchase several items (8) some were discounted others were not. The older lady there however, gave me a discount for ALL the items 😕😕😕. She didn't bother looking up who had a sale going on. I am also a reseller and I was looking for a booth to rent but the fact that this lady didn't check to see which items were on sale discouraged me from renting a booth. So be aware of that.

[@kaykel1704]

I'm happy to read your comment. I guess it's best to have an inventory count on the items so that you know what is missing or the money for the item doesn't match up right

[@CONNORJARRETT]

Can you tell me what is the best thing to resell on eBay/Amazon because I own a lot of cds and records, but I also own a lot of vintage toys. I think it’s time to sell them and get some cash

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

I don’t have experience selling on Amazon but I think vinyl and vintage toys do well on eBay!

[@joshsteele5701]

Mark and place things $25 and under. Saved you 10 minutes

[@centhiagutierrez675]

Thank you for the tips. Renting a space soon. Do you usually recover your rent with sales each month? Break even or more

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

Everything 😊 most months I made profit but usually in the summer I’d break even.

[@dinomite078]

Can you give an idea how they charge for a booth ? Starting and maybe how high ? No one ever wants to say

[@bonniejosavland3227]

Yeah it hard to shop in a hot floor/dressing room 😳

[@sandravaldezart]

Oooh :)

[@dinomite078]

Where is your booth ? I want to go see it

[@leilanijessie1419]

How do the customers pay? Do they pay at the cash register and than the store pays you or do you have to be there to receive the payment directly from the customer? Does that make sense?

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

Hi! Yes the customers pay at the register like a normal store. Each item is tagged and the store keeps track and pays out the following month.

[@jackiesicilian5720]

​@Tania_VolverVintage how does the flow look? How many sales & profit per month? Is it worth it?

[@manie3232]

Thanks. What are your sources?

[@thanhalaipple6684]

What is your rent and their commission?

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

It was $150 rent and 15% commission

[@Annalorraine67]

What is your rent.? Do they takea% also?

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

I pay $150 and 15% commission for a 10x10 space 😊

[@greggroberts2317]

How does one make any profit with gas being so expensive?

[@Tania_VolverVintage]

I’m spending $50 to fill up my gas tank every 2 weeks 🤷🏻‍♀️ simply pick up a 2 extra items a week that will net you $20 and you’re good 🤑 but I get it. I’m not out sourcing every day. I’ve been buying in bulk so I’m out sourcing every other week or two now.

[@bluejayvintageretro]

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