| Spend the whole day before the event organising | | | | old pair of boots? Have a quick look round to see if |
| your clutter. In and out of the loft, back and forth to | | | | anyone is selling some. |
| the shed. All those arguments about what can and | | | | The car boot sale ... |
| can't go. | | | | You pay your pitch fee and you park your car. It's |
| Clean your clutter. Well you do want a good price for | | | | not so bad. The grass will grow again - some day. |
| it at the car boot sale! | | | | Time to set up and wait for the first customer. But |
| Check that your car can carry the huge weight of | | | | before you can get anything out, herds of strange |
| the clutter to your local car boot ... | | | | folk come up to you and ask very forward questions. |
| Check your cars tyres, check the petrol gauge. | | | | Like, "do you have any toys?". These people are |
| Complete all the rudimentary checks would normally | | | | dealers, they prey on the unsuspecting, looking for |
| undertake before going on a journey with half a ton | | | | the ultimate bargain. |
| of extra weight in the back. | | | | Now the following is more than likely to happen, |
| Pack your car with the newly identified clutter. | | | | considering this is Britain and here comes the rain. Did |
| Repack your car several times with the newly | | | | you bring the brolly? Remember, people pay less for |
| identified clutter until it actually fits. | | | | soggy goods. |
| Unpack your clutter when you realise your partner | | | | The customers flock by and some even stop to |
| will not be able to get in the car. | | | | have a look. You feel uncomfortable. These people |
| Optional - Repack your car but leave several items | | | | are looking at your personal belongings. They may be |
| out so your partner can get in the car. Or, buy a | | | | old but they are part of your history. Are they |
| bigger car (or van, or lorry). | | | | judging you? All you want is to get rid of the stuff |
| Plan your route. Take into consideration the extra | | | | and maybe earn enough money to recoup all you |
| time needed to travel this distance. There will be | | | | have laid out for the day. |
| several thousand other cars doing the same journey. | | | | Counting the cost of the car boot sale ... |
| Congratulations! - So, you're ready for the off in the | | | | The sale of your clutter goes quite well - not always |
| morning. It's only taken you all day to sort the clutter | | | | the case. The average booter will take between |
| and the car out. | | | | £15 and £30. (Then spend it on buying |
| Set your alarm clock for 5 o'clock in the morning - | | | | more clutter). The obvious wear and tear on your |
| this is the very latest time you should look at getting | | | | poor vehicle or the time used to complete this |
| out of bed. | | | | exercise is not even included. |
| Car boot sale day ... | | | | So the whole day has cost you a fiver. Well, at least |
| It is morning and you now ache from all the hard | | | | you got rid of that unwanted clutter. All you've got |
| work you accomplished the day before. Well, the day | | | | to do now is find a place for the new clutter. And |
| has just begun (although it may still be dark). | | | | what about all the stuff you didn't manage to sell? |
| Be sure to make yourself a hearty breakfast. If | | | | It's been a long day. No! It's been a long weekend! |
| you're going on your own you won't be able to leave | | | | Did you really need all that stress? |
| the rear of your vehicle to get some food as | | | | The average cost for the day is as follows ... |
| someone might steal your clutter and your car (or | | | | Takings: |
| parts of the car to sell on their stall). | | | | £30 |
| Panic - you suddenly remember that you will need a | | | | Petrol: |
| table to set out your clutter on. The pasting table | | | | £10 |
| you used to decorate the bedroom. The rails you | | | | Entrance Fee: |
| used to hang your clothes on whilst you decorated | | | | £10 |
| your bedroom. These are the perfect car boot sale | | | | Lunch and snacks |
| accessories! | | | | £5 |
| The journey to the car boot sale ... | | | | Other clutter purchased |
| You now set off on your journey to the car boot | | | | £10 |
| sale. A few hours later and a few miles up the road | | | | Profit: |
| you realise that it's a bit foggy. It is not foggy. It is | | | | -£5 |
| the fumes from all the cars on the road in front of | | | | Seriously though, boot sales are a tried and trusted |
| you. | | | | way to buy and sell but there are alternatives. Try |
| Eventually, you make it into the field where the car | | | | ubos.co.uk. |
| boot sale is being held. It is muddy. Did you bring an | | | | |