Best Money Makers at Flea Markets – 50 Best Selling Items

In this article we have prepared list of 50 items that are the best money makers at flea markets. People who come to flea market are looking for unique and unusual things that are not possible to be bought in supermarkets or shopping malls. Many people also come to look for bargains, or to buy small things that are suitable as a gift or new addition to the living room.

 LIST OF THE BEST MONEY MAKERS AT FLEA MARKETS

1. Old jewelry 

2. Unusual and vintage clothes

3. Small vintage glass bottles and vases

4. Game consoles

5. Vintage porcelain
Or any beautiful richly decorated porcelain

6. Animal horns
(deer, goat, sheep or other interesting horns)

7. Interesting candies lollipops and sweets

8. Vintage clocks and hand watches

9. Antiques

10. Little plants in beautiful pots

11. US Flags
And other flags

12. Handmade metal products

13. Sculptures

14. Sunglasses and vintage glasses 

15. Old and unique books

16. Knives 

17. Swords, clubs, swords, bows, crossbows

18. Wooden scary masks

19. Metal plaques with inscriptions
(on the wall or on the door)

20. Tags

21. Various wall decorations

22. Artificial metal flowers

23. Ornaments and figurines for the garden

24. Speakers (e.g. for a computer or TV)

25. Printers

26. Old coins and banknotes

27. Bags

28. Vintage lamps and kerosene lamps

29. Multitools

30. Hats, caps

31. Paintings to hang on the wall

32. Various small kitchen accessories
(such as salt or pepper shaker)

33. Porcelain containers for cakes

34. Small figures – toys

35. Instruments

36. Binoculars, telescopes

37. Bikes

38. Vintage serving trays

39. Glass balls

40. Video games

41. Mugs

42. Beautiful pins

43. Toy cars
(like hot wheels)

44. Tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, chisels, hammers

45. Fishing accessories
(fishing rods, reels, baits etc.)

46. Tablecloths

47. Decorative spoons

48. Cards
(Yu Gi Oh, Pokemon etc.)

49. Baseball bats

50. Souvenirs from different countries

Read also: TOP 30 Vintage Business Ideas for 2022

SOME TIPS FOR SELLERS AT FLEA MARKETS

• it might be a good idea to accept credit cards if you have big traffic. Many people do not carry much cash.
• Being talkative and friendly will be useful to get more clients and sell more.
• If you are the owner of a flea market / other market, you can build simple stalls to rent them to other sellers. You will earn extra money, and other sellers will bring you bigger traffic.
• It is easier to sell small and cheap products than large and expensive ones.
• You can find items for sale at flea market at yard sales and craft fairs.
• It may be a good idea to sell some snacks, drinks and coffee on the flea markets with big traffic. People who come to the flea market often spend a lot of time there. During this time, they can get hungry or thirsty. 
• If you’re looking for more inspiration for sales at flea markets, look for “flea markets” on YouTube. There are a lot of different interesting films from flea markets.
• You may also be interested in The Best Items for Sale at the Craft Fairs. Many of them are also ideal for sale at flea markets.