π Wrexham's reseller scene thrives on its vibrant car boot sales and dedicated antique centres, offering a diverse range of items for those with a keen eye. Chirk Car Boot Sale is a major draw, known for its vast array of goods from vintage collectables to modern gadgets, attracting buyers and sellers from across North Wales and beyond. Bryn-y-grog Car Boot Sale, located in Marchwiel, is another popular spot, often praised for its friendly atmosphere and variety of vintage finds and unique gifts. Beyond the regular car boots, TΕ· Pawb in the city centre occasionally hosts Artisan Vintage Flea Markets, providing a more curated selection of vintage clothing, artisan crafts, and quirky collectables. Resellers often find success with items like vintage toys, first edition books, and unique homewa
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πChirk Car Boot Sale
π Wrexham
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Address
Chirk Airfield, Wrexham, LL14 5BG
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Open
Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays (Mar-Nov), from 5am
One of the largest and most popular car boot sales in North Wales and the borders, attracting thousands of people. A classic, sprawling field sale with a huge variety of goods.
π° What to buy here
πFarm & Country House Clear-out Items
BuyΒ£1-Β£20βSell onlineΒ£10-Β£80 on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree
Due to its rural location, you'll find rustic items, old farm equipment, and genuine house clearance goods.
πΉοΈRetro Video Games & Consoles
BuyΒ£5-Β£30βSell onlineΒ£20-Β£150 on eBay for tested and working items
Look for Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation games from the 80s and 90s. Boxed items are worth significantly more.
πRoyal Commemorative Ware
BuyΒ£1-Β£5βSell onlineΒ£10-Β£30 on eBay for older or rarer pieces
Mugs, plates, and tins from coronations and jubilees. Victorian and Edwardian era items are more valuable.
Tip:Arrive at dawn (gates open at 5am for sellers) to catch the dealers selling to each other. This is where the best, unpicked stock can be found before the public arrives.
Another huge North Wales car boot, famous for its location next to the British Ironwork Centre. It attracts a mix of regular traders and one-off local sellers clearing out their homes.
π° What to buy here
π²Second-hand Bicycles
BuyΒ£10-Β£50βSell onlineΒ£50-Β£150 on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace after a clean-up
Look for quality older brands like Raleigh or Peugeot. Check for frame damage, but flat tyres and rust are fixable.
πΆChildren's Toys & Clothes Bundles
BuyΒ£5-Β£15 for a boxβSell onlineΒ£20-Β£60 on Facebook Marketplace or Vinted when sold as bundl
Parents are often looking to clear out large amounts of outgrown items cheaply. Look for branded items like Lego or Sylvanian Families.
πΏCDs & DVDs
BuyΒ£0.20-Β£1 per discβSell onlineΒ£5-Β£20+ for rare box sets or specific genres on MusicMagpie
Most are worthless, but look for box sets, rare films, or specific music genres that have a collector's market.
Tip:Parking can be chaotic. Arrive early and be prepared for a bit of a walk. The catering vans here are a local legend.