Car boot sales
by Emylou D Souza
People gather early for a Sunday car boot sale. Photo by: Simon Baddeley
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Whether you are looking to integrate with British life and bag a bargain, or both, why don't you swing by a car boot sale?
If you don't have the faintest idea what they are all about, the clue is in the word itself.
A car boot sale is just that. CAR. BOOT. SALE. Selling things out of a car's boot.
Britain is legendary for them, and they happen all over the country, mainly on a Saturday or Sunday during the summer.
Some do run throughout the year though. So, there will always be one in walking distance or a bus drives reach from you.
A school playground or field or even an open area play host to these jumble sales on wheels.
Booti-ful bargains
Although most items are second-hand, they appear to be brand new.
Vintage clothing is on sale next to toys, cheap running shoes next to second-hand electronic goods.
A ‘car booter’ for ten years now, Lou Rogan told mindzgap, “I just love checking out car boot sales, because you never know what you may come across.
Over the years I have got some fabulous bargains for under a fiver, like a beautiful writing desk for my daughter.”
Keep your eyes peeled.Your local newspaper will provide details of the closest one to you or you can even check online to check venues and timings.
So, instead of being cooped up inside on a Sunday morning, go bag yourself a boot-iful bargain.There is bound to be one about!
