April 27 King's Day! King's Day 10 ways to make easy money. King's Day every year guarantees the many free markets that are organized throughout the country and often start the night before (King's Night). But how can you really earn money during King's Day? Read on and discover 10 ways to earn money on King's Day.
Traditionally, anyone can sell his or her stuff along the street on King's Day. In many cases, municipalities designate certain streets that may be used to sell the merchandise. Especially in the big cities, this means that as a bargain hunter you can spend a whole day strolling past all kinds of stalls and items on the street that you can often buy for very little.
But what about the sellers and people who want to make money on this day? How do you manage to stand out with your stuff or talent among all those other people on the free market who also want to earn some pocket money? The magic word in this one is:you have to stand out! You will now discover how to do that.
Having a permanent place is of course nice, but it is better to sell your (homemade) ice creams, drinks or other delicacies on foot. Especially around noon, many people will be grateful if they meet you with a cool box containing delicious ice creams or other treats. Of course you don't have to carry the cool box. Grab your bike or even better:take a wheelbarrow! Nice decorating and you're ready to sell your wares.
Do you have a cute pet that can do tricks? Do you have a talent that you want to show to the general public? Then do something together with your pet. Or let children play with your pet for a fee (of course only under your strict supervision!)
Are you good at face painting or nail polish? Set up a small table and offer your services for a fee (especially great for children who may soon get bored or find it too busy)
Make hair braids / hairstyles? Do you like doing all kinds of hairstyles or braiding hair? Then offer your services during King's Day.
Dress up and entertain children or sell colorful cake pops. This idea ties into number 1, but now you stand out even more because you're dressed up. You can also sell helium balloons, windmills or lollipops. Especially small children will certainly be happy with this.
Many people sell all kinds of goodies, the trick is to stand out. Why should you only eat oliebollen in December? Just make delicious oliebollen for King's Day and sell them. Bet there are always enthusiasts to be found? Or make real American donuts with orange glaze or sell orange milk ice creams (homemade of course)
The vegetable gardens of the AH are a great success, but unfortunately not everyone has green fingers. Do you have it? Then make vegetable plants or sow flowers and sell them on the free market. You can often get second-hand flower pots for free at garden centers, then you only have to buy soil and seeds
Are you good at poetry/rhyming or rapping? Let people pay and surprise them on the spot with a poem or rap.
Do you have access to a Fuji instant camera? Go out and ask people if they would like to have a photo as a reminder of this day for a fee.
After the free market on King's Day, many people leave their unsold items behind. Feel free to browse through them and pick out useful items for you. Of course you can also sell these items via the internet (eg Marktplaats). In some cases you can also pimp the stuff first and then get more money.
In short:if you want to earn money on the King's Day free market, there are plenty of options. The secret to earning money is actually very simple:think out of the box / make sure you stand out, for example with these King's Day crafts. Even if you're only on the free market to sell your unnecessary stuff, you have to make sure you stand out. Make a banner, advertise your stuff, make sure you stand out through your clothes, etc.
However, remember 1 thing:the day is mainly meant to enjoy yourself and every cent you can earn is a bonus!
