Swapmeets have long been a favorite weekend activity in the lower mainland, and in the past few years swap meets that are specific to used baby and kid's stuff are becoming more and more popular. What exactly is a kid's swap meet? Put simply, it's a treasure trove of new and used baby or kid's items that can save you thousands of dollars on items that you need (or just want) for your kids.
When you walk into a kid's swap meet, you'll be met by table after table full of new or used baby clothing, toys, accessories such as strollers, car seats, and so much more. Most items are in bins, and you have to sort through the items in the bin to pick and choose the clothing that you want. Many people selling at a swap also bring in racks to hold their clothing.
If you are planning on selling at a swap meet, be sure to follow these quick tips for a successful day of sales:
Have spare change on hand. Most people don't always bring in the right amount of change, and you may find yourself scrambling.
Sort your clothing and mark it according to size and gender. You'll make it that much easier for your potential customer to buy it from you.
Bring a stack of plastic of paper bags for your customers to haul their purchases out with.
Only at a swap meet to buy? Put on your body armour and be prepared for some pushing and shoving. It can get very crowded when they open the doors, so if you have issues with personal space, wait until an hour or two after the swap has opened to browse through.
For a full listings of upcoming swap meets in BC and beyond, please click here to visit our Swapmeets listing pages. You can add your own upcoming swap, or view a list of swaps in your area.
