I tell ya, figuring out how to price stuff is absolutely the hardest thing we do in the flea market business.
The indoor flea markets and antique malls where we have booths have strict rules stating that we have to mark each item with a firm price. They do not allow us to have percentage off sales, or progressive discounts based on quantity. The price tag that we place on the item is firm and set in stone. (We do not man our booths at these indoor markets. The customer pays for the item at a front register, just like you would do at a store.)
I picked up about 300 vintage beer cans today out of an estate, for free. All these cans date to the mid to late 70's. I don't think there is anything of real value A quick check on ebay also confirms that I don't have big dollar items.
These old pull tops (straight steel cans) aren't often found in our area, and are interesting to look at. Translation: A serious can collector probably wouldn't look twice at these, but the twenty-something set might think they are as cool as they come. The cans are a neat curiosity, and would look good if displayed in a man cave.
There is part of me that wants to mark each can at $1 each, and hope that they fly out the door. Another part of me wants to mark them $2 each, and trash what doesn't sell in a few months.
Not knowing what or how to price them is absolutely driving me bonkers.
300 cans x $1 = $300
300 cans x $1.25 = $375
300 cans x $1.50 = $450
300 cans x $2.00 = $600
Who wouldn't want an extra $300 in their pocket? At the same time, I am not a museum, and want the cans to sell...
It is driving me crazy...
Thoughts, anyone??
The indoor flea markets and antique malls where we have booths have strict rules stating that we have to mark each item with a firm price. They do not allow us to have percentage off sales, or progressive discounts based on quantity. The price tag that we place on the item is firm and set in stone. (We do not man our booths at these indoor markets. The customer pays for the item at a front register, just like you would do at a store.)
I picked up about 300 vintage beer cans today out of an estate, for free. All these cans date to the mid to late 70's. I don't think there is anything of real value A quick check on ebay also confirms that I don't have big dollar items.
These old pull tops (straight steel cans) aren't often found in our area, and are interesting to look at. Translation: A serious can collector probably wouldn't look twice at these, but the twenty-something set might think they are as cool as they come. The cans are a neat curiosity, and would look good if displayed in a man cave.
There is part of me that wants to mark each can at $1 each, and hope that they fly out the door. Another part of me wants to mark them $2 each, and trash what doesn't sell in a few months.
Not knowing what or how to price them is absolutely driving me bonkers.
300 cans x $1 = $300
300 cans x $1.25 = $375
300 cans x $1.50 = $450
300 cans x $2.00 = $600
Who wouldn't want an extra $300 in their pocket? At the same time, I am not a museum, and want the cans to sell...
It is driving me crazy...
Thoughts, anyone??
