I went back to the local market, to find out what the prices were, and to do a little more investigating.
As I looked around I realised that it isnt as busy as other markets that I have been around before. However, there must be money to be made in this area otherwise why bother? This made me thing that there must be some way of making and getting all of the things on sale for really cheap. I already knew the guy selling biscuits and other food would be making a lot of money, as I had before at more competative prices that this. Especially with B&M Bargains just down the road!. I also noticed that there was a high proportion of the older generation were there. There were very few young people, and I was probably the youngest there!
However, I asked around and found out where the market manager's office was. This was when I met the market manager, Colin. He was quite a nice man whom was quite happy to divulge the prices which the stall holders paid. The rates were £15.56 (including VAT/Tax etc) on a Saturday and £18.00 on the Friday. I did not ask about the different stall sizes and facilities etc which in hindsight would have been a good idea; opportunity missed I guess. The only stall that I notices that would be avialible to rent would be a stall that would be stup for refridgeration. Just like the Buttchers stall next door, which made a mean cornish pasty!
However, as I tried to ask about a place to sell plants, there were a few different places that were already selling plants. The first stall was a really large gerocwery stall which was a bit non-commital as they asked for samples before they would commit to any kind of price. I then went and asked at what was the Country Market Stall was the best deal for me by far. I found out that for the measly fee £5.00 I could become a member of the country markets, then I could bring things to the Market stall and then they would sell them for me and take 10% commission to pay for the use of the stall, then I would get the rest of the turnover directly into my account. This to me seemed like a very good way tyo make a selection of products and then sell them through this market stall for minimum fuss. But I have learned since that I like to inyteract with the people and sell them things.
In conclusion, I think that I might make or grow something and sell it through this. That way I could take the produce in the morning and then go on to a conventional job. Not a bad idea.
Until next week,
Thanks for reading!
