The CAR boot sales are a highly anticipated bargain hunting day for many people.
But thanks to good old British weather, events are often rained out – spoiling the fun for sellers and buyers alike.
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So it’s no wonder that a little-known boot sale, which takes place whatever the weather, is causing such a stir.
And as an added bonus, you can even go upstairs for some meatballs afterwards.
This is because boots are sold in the IKEA parking lot.
It’s in Cardiff editor Ian visited one of the recent sales in Cardiff as he insisted it was “one of the best car boots around”.
“Unlike normal car boot sales, which take place in the countryside, IKEA’s car boot sale takes place in its underground car park, which means it’s in any weather,” he said in a statement. video on the It’s On Cardiff TikTok page.
How to get a bargain at the boot sale
Becky Chorlton is a boot sales professional and regularly finds cheap pieces to sell for a profit. Here are her top eight tips on how to discover the hidden gems at your local car boot sale.
- Be organized – find out when and where your local boot sale will be
- Bring change and empty bags
- Be an early bird to get the best bargains
- Be open-minded, look for unique pieces and don’t just look for one item
- Search everywhere – search the boxes, boxes and containers that sellers have at their stalls
- Shop for all seasons – you’re more likely to find a summer bargain in winter and vice versa
- Check your purchases – make sure you are happy with your item before handing over any money
- Trade as much as you want – it’s all part of the fun of being at a sale!
“So even if it rains, you can keep selling your unwanted possessions or hunting for that long-lost treasure and stay dry.”
Plus, the car boot sale is completely FREE – all you have to do is register with website.
“Finally, once you’ve finished selling or looking for a bargain, you can head upstairs and grab one last bargain with a 9-item breakfast for £3.75 and a refillable coffee for £1.50,” added Ian in the video caption.
The boot sale has been so popular in Cardiff that further dates have been added, and will now take place on May 18, 19 and 26 from 10am to 2pm.
People took to the comments section of the TikTok video to admit they were completely unaware of IKEA’s boot sale until now.
“I had no idea about that!?” one wrote.
“My God, how did I not know that?” another was delighted, tagging a friend and adding: “We need to go!”
“I live near Ferry Road and had no idea this was happening!” commented a third.
“I’ll definitely go to the next one!”
“I, who have a friend who works at Ikea, never told me,” someone got angry.
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