All the Fun of the Fair… But at What Cost?
All the Fun of the Fair… But at What Cost?
There’s no denying it — antique fairs have a certain charm. The early starts, the buzz of the crowd, the thrill of a good sale. On the surface, it feels like the very heart of the trade.
But behind the scenes, the reality is rather different.
A typical two-day fair rarely takes just two days. By the time you’ve packed, travelled, set up, traded, packed again and returned, you’re looking at four full days committed. Four days of lifting, shifting, wrapping, unwrapping — and hoping nothing breaks along the way.
Then there’s the risk. Damage, theft, loss — all part of the game. And all before you’ve even considered the physical toll of moving large quantities of stock.
When you step back and do the sums, it raises a fair question: is it really the most efficient way to trade?
Compare that with a permanent space — a proper room where your pieces can be displayed once and left in peace. No constant handling, no repeated transport, no lost days on the road.
At Top Banana, you can have a whole shop room for around £500 a month. That includes everything — rent, rates, power — all in. You stock it, style it, and let it work for you.
And crucially, your time becomes your own again. You’re free to be out buying, go to the gym, walk the dog, spend time with your children — or simply live, rather than constantly packing and unpacking stock.
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