Seller calendar
What to list, what to source and what to plan, month by month, for the UK, France and Spain. Seasonal patterns from the shops and the calendar, not promises: your own sales are the best guide.
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January
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Unwanted Christmas gifts
List gifts you won't use while they're still boxed and new. Plenty of buyers look for January bargains, and unopened items photograph well.
- Plan
Self Assessment deadline
If you need to file a UK tax return, online returns are due by 31 January. Keep your sales, costs and receipts together; the profit page can help.
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New year, new kit
Gym wear, trainers, yoga mats and home fitness kit get attention from people starting resolutions. List them early in the month.
February
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Valentine's Day
Jewellery, sealed fragrances, accessories and date-night outfits. List in the first week of February so they arrive in time.
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Ski and snow gear
Ski jackets, salopettes, goggles and thermals around the winter holidays. List before the half-term and February breaks.
March
- Source
Spring clean sourcing
People declutter as the days get longer, so markets, car boots and local selling groups fill up. A good month to restock.
- List
Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday falls in March or early April. Gift-worthy items, jewellery, candles and homeware do well listed a couple of weeks ahead.
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Car boot season
Outdoor car boot sales start up again as the weather improves. Go early for the best finds and check items carefully before you buy.
April
- Plan
UK tax year ends 5 April
Note your totals for the year: sales, costs and mileage. Handy whether or not you need to file.
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Garden and outdoors
Garden furniture, tools, barbecues, bikes and camping gear as the weather warms. Clean them up and photograph them outside.
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Source winter kit cheaply
Ski and winter gear often goes for less once the season ends. Buy now, store it and list it again in autumn.
May
- List
Weddings and celebrations
Wedding, christening and communion season: guest dresses, suits, shoes and fascinators. In Spain, communions are mostly in May.
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Festival season prep
Tents, wellies, bucket hats, rain ponchos, power banks and festival outfits. List from May, before the big summer weekends.
June
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Festival season
Peak weeks for festival and camping gear. After the season, the same items are often easy to source again cheaply.
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Summer wardrobe
Swimwear, sandals, linen, summer dresses and sunglasses sell when the weather turns warm. Photograph them in daylight.
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Father's Day (UK and France)
The third Sunday of June in the UK and France. Watches, gadgets, tools, sports gear and menswear.
July
- Plan
Summer holidays
Luggage, travel gear and kids' outdoor toys. Many buyers and sellers are away, so it's a good time to catch up on photos and plan your stock. Use holiday mode if you go away.
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Back to school starts early
Parents start shopping for uniforms, school shoes and bags in late July. Get them listed before the rush.
August
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Back to school
School uniforms, shoes, bags, calculators and stationery, plus kit for students heading to university. Interest peaks in August.
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Autumn early birds
Some buyers plan ahead: start listing coats, knitwear and boots in late August.
September
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Coats, knitwear and boots
As temperatures drop, warm layers move. Puffer jackets, wool coats, jumpers and boots are worth listing now.
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Students moving in
Kitchenware, bedding, desk lamps and small furniture for students setting up their rooms.
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Source Halloween now
Pick up costumes, decorations and fancy dress before October, so they're listed when people start searching.
October
- List
Halloween
Costumes, decorations and fancy dress, especially in the UK and Spain. List by early October: interest drops sharply after 31 October.
- Source
Source for Christmas
Toys, games, consoles, gift sets and branded items. Buy now while there's time to clean, test and list them.
November
- Plan
Black Friday
Black Friday falls at the end of November and shoppers are looking for deals. Sending offers to people who liked your items or running a small promotion can help; don't cut so deep that you lose your profit.
- List
Christmas gifting
Gift-worthy items: toys, games, branded clothing, accessories, books and homeware. List early and say clearly when you can post.
December
- List
Party season
Party outfits, sequins, Christmas jumpers and accessories in early December.
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Last posting dates
Check your couriers' last recommended posting dates before Christmas and mention them in your listings so buyers know what to expect.
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Unwanted gifts from 26 December
From Boxing Day, unwanted gifts start appearing online. Be ready to list your own and to spot good buys.
General seasonal advice, not a guarantee of demand or prices. Dates such as school terms, sales periods and courier cut-offs vary by region and year, so check the official dates where they matter.