Best items to look out for at Car Boots near Christmas

We talked to 221 car boot buyers across 28 Car Boots to work out what the best items are to look out for or buy at Christmas to save you thousands of pounds

As the festive season approaches, the hunt for gifts takes on a new excitement. Car boot sales, a staple for bargain hunters, transform into magical places brimming with potential festive treasures and a brilliant way to save cost. From vintage Christmas decorations, new lego sets to one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, these sales offer an array of items that you might not find anywhere else. This guide will help you navigate these treasure troves to uncover the best finds this Christmas.

Top Items To Look Out For

When looking for the best times to look out for we’re going to focus on the items that will save you the most money.

Lego

Lego and especially sealed Lego should be on everyone’s list to look out for. You can save up to 80-90% of the retail price and it the box is still new and sealed it makes for a brilliant Christmas gift or even makes a highly profitable item for flipping/reselling.

Board Games

Who doesn’t love a board game at Christmas! Plus, at Christmas board games at traditional retailers can become very costly due to the increased demand, especially as you may only play these once or twice before resigning them to the loft or cupboard. Enter car boots! Board games also sell for such a low price at car boots you can pick up 5-10 really good games to play with the family without breaking the bank.  We recommend games like articulate, settlers or Catan or classics like Uno but that’s just us.

Toys

Same as Lego finding toys in good condition or even better sealed can save you as much as 90% from the retail. Look for things such as sealed action figures, Polly pockets, Marvel figures and more. You’ll be surprised how much you can save

Christmas Lights

Christmas lights, who doesn’t love them? Hate paying for them though. A basic set of lights at garden centres will run you around £25-30 but you could pick up a set of Christmas lights at Car Boot for £4-5. That’s a whopping saving of £20 or 80%

Books and Vinyl Records

These items are such good finds, it’s very socially acceptable to gift a rare record/older record and the same with rare edition books. If you have an audiophile in your family then looking for rare or vintage records is a must, again you could pick these up at 70-80% cheaper than your local record store.

Car Boot Tips

• Arrive Early: The best items go quickly, so it’s worth getting there early.
• Bargain Smartly: Don’t be afraid to negotiate, but do so respectfully.
• Quality Check: Inspect items thoroughly to ensure they’re in good condition.
• Carry Cash: Many sellers don’t take card payments, so bring enough cash.
• Stay Open-Minded: Sometimes, the best finds are unexpected!

Don’t forget to check out our car boot guide also if you’re new.