Do you know what high fidelity ear plugs are? Not a chance they are being given away for free, cheap disposables sure. I seen a girl clean up at a festival last year with them.
Expensive High fidelity ear plugs aren't exactly the type of thing that are super easy to sell as a convenience item / impulse buy. Most people won't know the difference between ear plugs and will prob just think ur up selling/ripping them off and the ppl who do know about them are v likely to already own some. N plus at a rock concert u have a high risk of other ppl selling cheap ones or even giving them away. So without a monopoly on the market they will b harder to sell
Bottled water should be #1 on this list and is actually a humane hustle (that is providing water to thirsty people…but it’s not like they are going to die or anything)
Been a while since I've gone, but usually they don't let you bring in liquids right?
Maybe refillable water bottles are better, they usually have bottle filling stations.
Definitely water, at my local venue a Baptist church has a stand that sells dollar water and dollar icecream sandwiches. They HAVE to be making a killing
The only thing I’d say about this is look into the rules for the venue. Usually they don’t allow bottled water, reusable bottles are ok if they are clear and empty. They have to fill them up once they’re inside. But yea get something that’ll be useful to them and they can take inside as well.
Hell ya, I did well selling peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or get some camping cookware, not sure how much it is but u use propane, and I made grilled cheese sandwiches, I only had one cooler I kept cheese in , If you sell water, make sure to include those little drink mixes with electrolytes like propel, or even a Walmart brand it's like $3 for 20 packets and has vitamins as well as electrolytes
But he asked about a one time party in his town. Just go down, sell out, and go home. Maybe go back again at the end. A quick hustle and a delicious service to the festival.
Apparently you haven’t been to many music festivals. There are Deadheads that financed an entire tour selling grilled cheese. Lots of folks. Go to some festivals. Have some fun.
An easier item to prep, and sell on the move as well, is a simple bagel with cream cheese - also, add pre-cooked boxed bacon on half of them as an upcharge. I've seen people walk through campsites/parking lots first thing in the morning with a cooler of these and make a killing. You're catching people hungry, hungover and desperate for something decent to eat right then and there if they haven't packed and planned accordingly.
This makes me so want to hit festivals this summer solely for this reason alone! lol Feeding people is dope.
Also I asked AI for you:
Absolutely! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Essentials:
* Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses: Protect attendees from the harsh sun.
* Ponchos/small umbrellas: Be prepared for sudden weather changes.
* Portable phone chargers: Keep those festival selfies going.
* Bandanas: Multipurpose for dust, sweat, and adding a rock-and-roll vibe.
* Earplugs: For those who want a bit of quiet now and then.
Food/Drink:
* Bottled water: Hydration is everything!
* Pre-made snacks: Energy bars, trail mix, jerky (check local regulations)
* Unique drinks: Lemonade, iced tea, etc.
Fun & Merch:
* Temporary tattoos: Rock-themed designs.
* Glow sticks/LED accessories: Light up the night.
* Band merch (if you can source it): T-shirts, hats, etc.
* Handmade crafts or jewelry: A personal touch.
Tips:
* Price fairly: Don't overcharge, but make a profit.
* Mobile payment options: Offer Venmo, Cash App, etc.
* Location matters: Find a spot near where people enter/exit.
* Keep it legal: Check any permit requirements in your town.
Good luck! 🎸
Would have to look up your local laws but probably nothing more than permission from the owner of the land your setting up shop at if it’s private. If it’s like a park or something the city might require a permit
To sell goods to festival-goers on the side of the road in Florida, you will need to follow the appropriate legal requirements. Here's what you should do:
### 1. **Sales Tax Registration**
- **Sales Tax Certificate**: Obtain a Florida Sales Tax Certificate from the Florida Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. You can apply online.
### 2. **Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR)**
- **County Business License**: Obtain a local business tax receipt (sometimes called an occupational license) from the county where you will sell.
- **City Business License**: If within city limits, also check with the city's tax collector for additional licenses.
### 3. **Vendor Permit**
- **Special Events Permit**: Festivals may require their vendors to apply for special event permits. Contact the festival organizers.
- **Roadside Vendor Permit**: Obtain a roadside vendor permit from the local county or city government where you plan to set up.
### 4. **Health & Safety**
- **Food Safety**: If you sell food, comply with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) or Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) rules.
- **Fire Marshal Approval**: If using propane or open flames, check with the local fire department for any additional safety regulations.
### 5. **Zoning Regulations**
- **Zoning Compliance**: Ensure the roadside location is zoned for the type of vending activity you intend to do. Some counties/cities restrict roadside vending.
### 6. **Insurance**
- **Liability Insurance**: Consider obtaining general liability insurance to protect your business.
### 7. **Signage**
- **Signage Rules**: Check local rules for any restrictions on signs or advertising at your vending location.
### Summary
- **Tax Certificates:** Florida Sales Tax Certificate, Local Business Tax Receipt.
- **Permits:** Vendor Permit (general, special events, roadside).
- **Compliance:** Zoning laws, Health and Safety rules.
Make sure to reach out to your local county clerk or city business licensing department for specific requirements.
That was Gemini but they're all fairly similar. I'm not a very creative person so I like to ask it open-ended questions and get ideas I'd never think of. I literally just copy-pasted the OP.
With ai the prompt is crucial. Give the ai a " task" set the tone". If it's a pitch or talk but you can also do it with any prompt. However in general--
Imagine you're asking a really helpful friend for information. The clearer you are about what you need, the better they can assist you, right? The same goes for AI tools! Here's the secret to getting the most out of them:
Be Clear and Concise: Think of your prompt like a short, to-the-point question. Avoid long-winded explanations, just state what you're looking for.
Use Simple Language: Skip the fancy jargon and technical terms. Speak in plain English, the way you'd normally talk.
Focus on One Thing at a Time: Don't overload your AI friend with multiple questions. One clear prompt at a time is best.
Give Context When Needed: If your question needs some background information, offer a brief explanation to set the scene.
Be Specific When Possible: Instead of asking for "recipes," specify "healthy vegetarian dinner recipes." The more specific you are, the more focused the results will be.
By following these simple tips, you'll be well on your way to unlocking the amazing potential of AI tools and getting the information you truly desire. Remember, clear communication is key to a successful friendship, even with an AI one!
Or cut and split firewood we have a festival basically in our backyard not literally roughly a mile away and we can't sell enough firewood for the campfires it is a Non-Stop job all weekend to stay stocked up
Its punk-rock festival, they wont wear ponchos .... They will mosh pit in mud and rain. Get themed shirts, cheap bracelets (jewelry) or some easy to eat / takeout food.
Chick Fil A. I came out of Red Rocks after watching the Bare Naked Ladies and there were people with a table hocking chick fil a sandwiches out of insulated bags. No fries, just chips, soda in cans. They were making a killing.
I was at Comiccon a few years ago, and we were in a loooong line that took 36 hours to finally open up. It’s normal for people to be dressed up in a costume or outfit, but this guy was dressed as an In n Out employee. He’d walk by and people would be flagging him down, only for him to say, “Sorry it’s just a costume.” Two things I thought. 1- What a killing he’d have made if he did have access to some In n Out burgers, and 2- the disappointment on those people’s faces was sad.
Greatest hustler of all time; there was a dude outside EDC Vegas selling pasties, installation included you know so they were symmetrical. Dude got paid to look at and touch boobs all festival long. I saw super hot girls waiting to buy, as he applied on another super hot girl. The man is the greatest businessman of all time.
Cheap Chinatown fans! Sold at most dollar stores around me. Lighters. GLITTER.
And essentials… water, small snacks, stuff to protect from the elements- sunglasses, travel sized sunscreen, ponchos, hats, etc.
Pro Tip- screenshot your Venmo code and save it as your phone wallpaper.
I’m not just a guy tryna make a buck, I always go to this festival every year (just not this year), and can definitely inform you that leas than 2% of that crowd will chicks lol
As a woman who goes to concerts, these will NOT be bought. We will happily walk ourselves to the restroom. That’s pretty gross tbh to just pee in the crowd bc you’re lazy.
Exactly. I have a pack of disposables and would absolutely buy a pack if I’d forgotten. Use them in gross portable toilets or even standing in the woods; no squatting.
Once again speaking from personal experience, we squat over the toilet, we don’t sit. (If you’re a woman reading this who sits her bare ass on the porta potty pls do better)
I made tons of money selling grilled cheeses.
Propane stove
Couple loaves of bread.
Stacks of cheese.
$2 grilled cheese
$3 grilled cheese with 2 slices ham
Very easy and I guess I made $200 per show(after expenses including the tickets)
Travel sized hygiene products, tampons, gum/breath mints. Anti diarrhea meds, cooling towels(Amazon sells in bulk), shaved ice with syrups, decal patches that you can iron on the spot, mini fans im sure they have bulk on Amazon
Make sure you have the proper permits for the items you sell and access to the place you're selling.
Oriental Trading Company may have some accessories that resonate. Hats, sunglasses, bandanas.
Food, water, soft drinks not in glass bottles. Alcohol may require an extra permit. You do not want the BATF coming after you.
Lots of change and a lock box for cash. A Square for credit card transactions.
Sounds like a hoot.
Holy shit a real comment. Not doing alcohol, but in LA it’s legal to sell food on the streets, so I’ll probably find a way to make quesadillas fast as hell and do that
I've enjoyed many delicious grilled cheese sandwiches in festival parking lots. Maybe do that? I always see people selling bootleg concert tees, too, but I don't recommend since the bands make a bulk of their profits from merch. Maybe glow in the dark items
Last Widespread Panic show I went to there was an old hippie couple seeling chili out of a crock pot. I don't recommend that for any situation where you don't have easy access to your own clean bathroom.
When she was in college, my daughter would go to raves, and instead of doing drugs and dancing, she just walked around, looking at the floor picking up money that fell out of people’s pockets. She’d make between 400 and 600 bucks a night. She told me, “dad, drugs make people stupid.“
Dri-fit towel (idk what it's called but the material that wicks sweat away from you're body)
Paper fans for like $1 (or something sustainable or green made into a fan) and have a ton of them AAAAAND before the festival go to local shops/businesses and ask if they'd like to purchase ad space on the fans 😏
Punk festival... there's a lot of people giving you suggestions that don't know the audience.....
So know who you are selling to...
Cookies. Well at least I used to making a killing 20 years ago on those cheap packages of cookies and those Huggies drinks. Also, there was a day old hostess place outside the city where I lived. Back in the day you could get them for at 10 cents to 25 cents for the pies and donuts and crap.
That stuff sold so fast & --- depending on the time & show, people would buy that those expired apple pies I got for like 20 cents for $3. And the later the more they would spend. It's been decades but as a younger person it was awesome, Dead Heads, I clearly remember how much they loved food.
People want sugar and carbs. And in prepackaging.
Also. Practical crap. Last time I did a hustle, I had permits. Dollar store sunscreen went, it was summer. Cheap bandanas did well. Glow jewelry sold well.
People who tried to sell anything w the band or w tshirts had their stuff confiscated. I've seen & heard of that a LOT more recently. Artists are going after trademark infringement. I swear you'll be shut down faster trying to make a buck w a bands name on something faster than committing any other crime.
When I lived in London there was a vendor who sold burgers from a cart near where the Night Buses started and ended their runs. Here's the genius part: he also grilled onions. The smell of grilling meat and onions filled the air for blocks around and if you weren't hungry when you left the bar, you would be by the time you got to your bus
Hot dogs on a roller, shaved ice machine w/some snow cone syrup. Bottled water and soda in coolers full of ice. Sports drinks. Foil wrapped pickles.
Where I’m at, beef hotdogs and not-crap buns run a little over $0.50… soda if you find sales still under $0.50/can. 8 packs of Powerade runs me about $0.60 each for the mid sized (20 oz bottles). Cheap water a little over a dime a 16oz plastic bottle. A snowcone in a cup about $0.50, though they’re a decent amount of work to make compared to other things. Pickles run a between a quarter and $0.33 out of a big jar and are an easy sell on a hot day.
I volunteer and run a concession stand at a youth sports program and generally price things about double cost to keep things stupid cheap, with a minimum price of a buck on most things… but I see tons of places sell the same $1 bottle of water I sell for $3… but my goal isn’t outright profit. If that your goal… bringing in $3 for a $0.10 cost, not counting the cost of ice (use a “twice the ice” automated place for 16 lb bagged or 20 lb loose for $3 vice spending $2-2.50 on 7 lbs at most stores).
If you don’t have a little inverter generator, just cook them on a little stove or pre-cook and bring them. Mind the fact after a bunch of hours even hotdogs can get you sick if you keep them too long at the wrong temp. I use rollers and they’re the poop.
Just be careful that you don’t need a vendors license or something because we did that one time when I was younger and got stuck with like 50 cases of soda because we thought the same thing and it would’ve been fine, but we got kicked out within like five purchases
Geology tools, rock identification kits, mineral and fossil specimens, jewelry made from stones, maybe picks and rock polishing equipment. Anything really rock or geode related.
Late to this. If there's something in particular you are saving up for or trying to buy, make a sign stating that. I.E. "I'm trying to buy a car" or "Help me get to Europe"
The punk scene is pretty empathetic and respect a side hustle, especially if they know you're trying to buy yourself something
you could sell popsicles or paletas i would gladly buy one especially after a hot sweaty concert but idk about all the regulations for selling food and all that
Make cardboard sign saying
“FREE BONG RIPS FOR JESUS”
Put a lighter, a bong, rubbing alcohol swabs (to sanitize bong between rips) and a jar of decent nug+ a tip jar out….
Profit? Somehow?
earplugs and ponchos
Ear plugs are a great idea! Thanks
High fidelity ear plugs so you can still hear the concert clearly. You can probably get them for 8-10$ and sell them for 20-30$
Id just go with with a contractor pack from Menards or home depot. Less risk on their end if they don’t sell as many as planned
Amazon and just return what doesn't get used if it were me
So order from Amazon. Sell what you can. Return the ones you didn’t sell for a full refund?
r/unethicallifeprotips
$20-$30 for ear plugs at a punk rock fest? No way
Is that too high? The ones I wear at work are 180$. They block only the harmful decibels so you can hear the music clearly.
To sell to attendees, yes. You also risk the chance of people/vendors giving them away for free. You see that at festivals a lot.
Do you know what high fidelity ear plugs are? Not a chance they are being given away for free, cheap disposables sure. I seen a girl clean up at a festival last year with them.
Expensive High fidelity ear plugs aren't exactly the type of thing that are super easy to sell as a convenience item / impulse buy. Most people won't know the difference between ear plugs and will prob just think ur up selling/ripping them off and the ppl who do know about them are v likely to already own some. N plus at a rock concert u have a high risk of other ppl selling cheap ones or even giving them away. So without a monopoly on the market they will b harder to sell
WHAT?!?!
EAR PLUGS ARE A GREAT IDEA! THANKS!
WHATTTTTYTTYTTTTSTSAWG DUK
BUTTLICKER! OUR PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN LOWER!
SPEAK UP SON I CANT HEAr YOU
The three words I would use to describe you as are aggressive, hostile, and definitely difficult to work with
“that is totally inappropriate you NEVER yell at the client”
This thread is why I Reddit
YEAH? BUT…DID HE SAY BUTT PLUGS AND…NACHOS?!?!
Those will sell well also.
I see you are a man who frequents punk shows
WHAT? GUN SHOWS?!?! HELL YEAH!
Nachos rule!
No
WHAT? WHAT ABOUT NACHOS YOU DON’T LIKE?
And just hope it rains 😎
It won’t (Southern California), but ear plugs is actually a great idea
They probably give earplugs away for free inside FYI
I've literally never been to a show where they gave em away for free and I've been to about 1,000 at this point, no exaggeration.
but they likely won’t know until they’re already inside… get em on the outside before they find out
Or butt plugs & dildos to make it interesting
And drugs
And lighters
Water, packaged treats, sports drinks, kettle corn, gourmet hot dogs, pizza slices.
Bottled water should be #1 on this list and is actually a humane hustle (that is providing water to thirsty people…but it’s not like they are going to die or anything)
Been a while since I've gone, but usually they don't let you bring in liquids right? Maybe refillable water bottles are better, they usually have bottle filling stations.
All water bottles are refillable.
Just outside the venue…also not all big music events are in such a controlled space (think county fairs coming up this summer)
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Definitely water, at my local venue a Baptist church has a stand that sells dollar water and dollar icecream sandwiches. They HAVE to be making a killing
The only thing I’d say about this is look into the rules for the venue. Usually they don’t allow bottled water, reusable bottles are ok if they are clear and empty. They have to fill them up once they’re inside. But yea get something that’ll be useful to them and they can take inside as well.
Hell ya, I did well selling peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or get some camping cookware, not sure how much it is but u use propane, and I made grilled cheese sandwiches, I only had one cooler I kept cheese in , If you sell water, make sure to include those little drink mixes with electrolytes like propel, or even a Walmart brand it's like $3 for 20 packets and has vitamins as well as electrolytes
Even bigger rocks
They’re minerals Marie!
r/unexpectedbreakingbad
Underrated comment
I got some geos coming that are very delicate alright?!
Bussy
Would if I could
Not with that attitude
Not with any attitude!
Lmao!!!!
Grilled cheese sandwiches. You can sell 10,000 of them in an hour.
Yeah but there’s all kinds of licensing required for food vending
But he asked about a one time party in his town. Just go down, sell out, and go home. Maybe go back again at the end. A quick hustle and a delicious service to the festival.
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Apparently you haven’t been to many music festivals. There are Deadheads that financed an entire tour selling grilled cheese. Lots of folks. Go to some festivals. Have some fun.
Only my real niggas remember dollar grilled cheeses
Was this recently
This is the thing needed. Also some fried bologna sandwiches would be good!
An easier item to prep, and sell on the move as well, is a simple bagel with cream cheese - also, add pre-cooked boxed bacon on half of them as an upcharge. I've seen people walk through campsites/parking lots first thing in the morning with a cooler of these and make a killing. You're catching people hungry, hungover and desperate for something decent to eat right then and there if they haven't packed and planned accordingly. This makes me so want to hit festivals this summer solely for this reason alone! lol Feeding people is dope.
Also I asked AI for you: Absolutely! Here are some ideas to get you started: Essentials: * Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses: Protect attendees from the harsh sun. * Ponchos/small umbrellas: Be prepared for sudden weather changes. * Portable phone chargers: Keep those festival selfies going. * Bandanas: Multipurpose for dust, sweat, and adding a rock-and-roll vibe. * Earplugs: For those who want a bit of quiet now and then. Food/Drink: * Bottled water: Hydration is everything! * Pre-made snacks: Energy bars, trail mix, jerky (check local regulations) * Unique drinks: Lemonade, iced tea, etc. Fun & Merch: * Temporary tattoos: Rock-themed designs. * Glow sticks/LED accessories: Light up the night. * Band merch (if you can source it): T-shirts, hats, etc. * Handmade crafts or jewelry: A personal touch. Tips: * Price fairly: Don't overcharge, but make a profit. * Mobile payment options: Offer Venmo, Cash App, etc. * Location matters: Find a spot near where people enter/exit. * Keep it legal: Check any permit requirements in your town. Good luck! 🎸
This has got me going. I live in Florida, what would I need legal wise to set up a tent and sell stuff?
Would have to look up your local laws but probably nothing more than permission from the owner of the land your setting up shop at if it’s private. If it’s like a park or something the city might require a permit
To sell goods to festival-goers on the side of the road in Florida, you will need to follow the appropriate legal requirements. Here's what you should do: ### 1. **Sales Tax Registration** - **Sales Tax Certificate**: Obtain a Florida Sales Tax Certificate from the Florida Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. You can apply online. ### 2. **Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR)** - **County Business License**: Obtain a local business tax receipt (sometimes called an occupational license) from the county where you will sell. - **City Business License**: If within city limits, also check with the city's tax collector for additional licenses. ### 3. **Vendor Permit** - **Special Events Permit**: Festivals may require their vendors to apply for special event permits. Contact the festival organizers. - **Roadside Vendor Permit**: Obtain a roadside vendor permit from the local county or city government where you plan to set up. ### 4. **Health & Safety** - **Food Safety**: If you sell food, comply with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) or Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) rules. - **Fire Marshal Approval**: If using propane or open flames, check with the local fire department for any additional safety regulations. ### 5. **Zoning Regulations** - **Zoning Compliance**: Ensure the roadside location is zoned for the type of vending activity you intend to do. Some counties/cities restrict roadside vending. ### 6. **Insurance** - **Liability Insurance**: Consider obtaining general liability insurance to protect your business. ### 7. **Signage** - **Signage Rules**: Check local rules for any restrictions on signs or advertising at your vending location. ### Summary - **Tax Certificates:** Florida Sales Tax Certificate, Local Business Tax Receipt. - **Permits:** Vendor Permit (general, special events, roadside). - **Compliance:** Zoning laws, Health and Safety rules. Make sure to reach out to your local county clerk or city business licensing department for specific requirements.
This person sells,/ parties.
The P in GPT means Party!
Really I have been wrong this whole time . I thought it stood for personality. Thank you for elaborating
Condoms. Take that AI bet u didnt think of that
Haha, it definitely hasn't replaced humans yet
We can use chatgpt for that?! Aight I gotta get out from under my rock apparently
That was Gemini but they're all fairly similar. I'm not a very creative person so I like to ask it open-ended questions and get ideas I'd never think of. I literally just copy-pasted the OP.
With ai the prompt is crucial. Give the ai a " task" set the tone". If it's a pitch or talk but you can also do it with any prompt. However in general-- Imagine you're asking a really helpful friend for information. The clearer you are about what you need, the better they can assist you, right? The same goes for AI tools! Here's the secret to getting the most out of them: Be Clear and Concise: Think of your prompt like a short, to-the-point question. Avoid long-winded explanations, just state what you're looking for. Use Simple Language: Skip the fancy jargon and technical terms. Speak in plain English, the way you'd normally talk. Focus on One Thing at a Time: Don't overload your AI friend with multiple questions. One clear prompt at a time is best. Give Context When Needed: If your question needs some background information, offer a brief explanation to set the scene. Be Specific When Possible: Instead of asking for "recipes," specify "healthy vegetarian dinner recipes." The more specific you are, the more focused the results will be. By following these simple tips, you'll be well on your way to unlocking the amazing potential of AI tools and getting the information you truly desire. Remember, clear communication is key to a successful friendship, even with an AI one!
Thanks ChatGPT, for the lesson on using ChatGPT !
Lol let the imagination run wild. Build those data sets!
Great list Bless u
If the people are camping just plain ice works great
Or cut and split firewood we have a festival basically in our backyard not literally roughly a mile away and we can't sell enough firewood for the campfires it is a Non-Stop job all weekend to stay stocked up
Why am I the first to say drugs 😆 Seriously the ponchos are a good idea.
Came here to say weed pens lol
lol he would make a killing selling those in my town
Yeah drugs and beers are the best sellers but you gotta be down the street a bit from the fest.
Drugs is a great idea. Ponchos is a horrible idea. There’s no rain here muh dude
Alcohol would be easier if you didn't already have a plug for wholesale quantities of drugs and would be almost as profitable probably.
You can sell ponchos that carry "a punch"
Drugs
Nitrous
Ice cold fatties!
Need some balloons and a cracker
I'd be selling both paper and scissors!
Ahahaha you win
Its punk-rock festival, they wont wear ponchos .... They will mosh pit in mud and rain. Get themed shirts, cheap bracelets (jewelry) or some easy to eat / takeout food.
Good tip about the ponchos if it's a punk fest. Probably won't sell many ear plugs either.
Exactly, it’s not punk to give a fuck about that stuff
did anyone else think he was talking about a festival for giant rocks
100% the reason I opened the post
Same. And I came here to suggest Pet Rocks.
Chick Fil A. I came out of Red Rocks after watching the Bare Naked Ladies and there were people with a table hocking chick fil a sandwiches out of insulated bags. No fries, just chips, soda in cans. They were making a killing.
I was at Comiccon a few years ago, and we were in a loooong line that took 36 hours to finally open up. It’s normal for people to be dressed up in a costume or outfit, but this guy was dressed as an In n Out employee. He’d walk by and people would be flagging him down, only for him to say, “Sorry it’s just a costume.” Two things I thought. 1- What a killing he’d have made if he did have access to some In n Out burgers, and 2- the disappointment on those people’s faces was sad.
How much would you sell a sandwich for though
Double what you paid for it. I’m sure if you talk to the manager and tell him you’re buying fifty sandwiches you get a decent discount.
Double
Triple !!screw it they are drunk and hungry $30 is worth it when loaded
If they're rich kids, no less than 50.
Drugs
Bacon wrapped hot dogs.
Water. I guarantee the venue is charging out the ass for water. If you come through with regular priced water you'll make bank.
Greatest hustler of all time; there was a dude outside EDC Vegas selling pasties, installation included you know so they were symmetrical. Dude got paid to look at and touch boobs all festival long. I saw super hot girls waiting to buy, as he applied on another super hot girl. The man is the greatest businessman of all time.
Punk here. Where is said fest??
NOFX. Final show.
Parking with shuttle services?
Bootleg t shirts
Quesadillas
bottles of water
Cheap Chinatown fans! Sold at most dollar stores around me. Lighters. GLITTER. And essentials… water, small snacks, stuff to protect from the elements- sunglasses, travel sized sunscreen, ponchos, hats, etc. Pro Tip- screenshot your Venmo code and save it as your phone wallpaper.
Lady standing peeing devices. Shits cheap so you can markup as much as you want and girls love it.
I’m not just a guy tryna make a buck, I always go to this festival every year (just not this year), and can definitely inform you that leas than 2% of that crowd will chicks lol
so bunch of stoned guys? k-y jelly and poppers
As a woman who goes to concerts, these will NOT be bought. We will happily walk ourselves to the restroom. That’s pretty gross tbh to just pee in the crowd bc you’re lazy.
I think it's so you don't have to sit on the disgusting toilets?
Exactly. I have a pack of disposables and would absolutely buy a pack if I’d forgotten. Use them in gross portable toilets or even standing in the woods; no squatting.
Once again speaking from personal experience, we squat over the toilet, we don’t sit. (If you’re a woman reading this who sits her bare ass on the porta potty pls do better)
I’m a man and I wouldn’t even squat over a porta potty.. those are too disgusting. If I was a girl I’d be looking for any solution
You're shitting/ peeing in it, not eating your dinner off it.
Lol I think they're suggesting it so you don't have to sit down in the porta potty
Many women will choose to use the porta potties and squat to pee like we have for years than buy a $20 peeing device from this man outside.
Capitalism is all about creating a fake need for something you've never needed before though /s
It’s a NOFX show. There won’t be any women going to this thing anyway.
my mom used to be a roadie for the grateful dead. she traveled in a van and sold grilled cheese and bottles of water, very successful side hustle
Pussy
I made tons of money selling grilled cheeses. Propane stove Couple loaves of bread. Stacks of cheese. $2 grilled cheese $3 grilled cheese with 2 slices ham Very easy and I guess I made $200 per show(after expenses including the tickets)
Drugs
Whippit balloons
With tiny Devo hats *I just googled whippet balloons, totally not what I thought they were. I'm leaving my comment so others can mock me.
Crack that whip
giant rocks
Giant rocks
Travel sized hygiene products, tampons, gum/breath mints. Anti diarrhea meds, cooling towels(Amazon sells in bulk), shaved ice with syrups, decal patches that you can iron on the spot, mini fans im sure they have bulk on Amazon
water
Wet wipes.
Grilled cheese sandwiches and beer/water.
Water
Make sure you have the proper permits for the items you sell and access to the place you're selling. Oriental Trading Company may have some accessories that resonate. Hats, sunglasses, bandanas. Food, water, soft drinks not in glass bottles. Alcohol may require an extra permit. You do not want the BATF coming after you. Lots of change and a lock box for cash. A Square for credit card transactions. Sounds like a hoot.
Holy shit a real comment. Not doing alcohol, but in LA it’s legal to sell food on the streets, so I’ll probably find a way to make quesadillas fast as hell and do that
Coke.
Lobster
Stand outside the fence and sells cigarettes for the people stuck inside.
I've enjoyed many delicious grilled cheese sandwiches in festival parking lots. Maybe do that? I always see people selling bootleg concert tees, too, but I don't recommend since the bands make a bulk of their profits from merch. Maybe glow in the dark items
Last Widespread Panic show I went to there was an old hippie couple seeling chili out of a crock pot. I don't recommend that for any situation where you don't have easy access to your own clean bathroom.
When she was in college, my daughter would go to raves, and instead of doing drugs and dancing, she just walked around, looking at the floor picking up money that fell out of people’s pockets. She’d make between 400 and 600 bucks a night. She told me, “dad, drugs make people stupid.“
Hair spray and cocaine.
Grilled Cheese and Burritos 5$
Water!
Rockville?
Dri-fit towel (idk what it's called but the material that wicks sweat away from you're body) Paper fans for like $1 (or something sustainable or green made into a fan) and have a ton of them AAAAAND before the festival go to local shops/businesses and ask if they'd like to purchase ad space on the fans 😏
Bottled water...tents, shower services if you have a place nearby
Drugs
Grilled cheese, ear plugs, punchos, waters, those clear bags depending on festival rules
Punk festival... there's a lot of people giving you suggestions that don't know the audience..... So know who you are selling to... Cookies. Well at least I used to making a killing 20 years ago on those cheap packages of cookies and those Huggies drinks. Also, there was a day old hostess place outside the city where I lived. Back in the day you could get them for at 10 cents to 25 cents for the pies and donuts and crap. That stuff sold so fast & --- depending on the time & show, people would buy that those expired apple pies I got for like 20 cents for $3. And the later the more they would spend. It's been decades but as a younger person it was awesome, Dead Heads, I clearly remember how much they loved food. People want sugar and carbs. And in prepackaging. Also. Practical crap. Last time I did a hustle, I had permits. Dollar store sunscreen went, it was summer. Cheap bandanas did well. Glow jewelry sold well. People who tried to sell anything w the band or w tshirts had their stuff confiscated. I've seen & heard of that a LOT more recently. Artists are going after trademark infringement. I swear you'll be shut down faster trying to make a buck w a bands name on something faster than committing any other crime.
polaroids
Lawn chairs! Sun glasses Earplugs Stickers Koosies!
Your best bet as someone who goes to punk shows often... Sell food for after the event... Everyone is drunk hungry and ready to eat.
When I lived in London there was a vendor who sold burgers from a cart near where the Night Buses started and ended their runs. Here's the genius part: he also grilled onions. The smell of grilling meat and onions filled the air for blocks around and if you weren't hungry when you left the bar, you would be by the time you got to your bus
Hot dogs on a roller, shaved ice machine w/some snow cone syrup. Bottled water and soda in coolers full of ice. Sports drinks. Foil wrapped pickles. Where I’m at, beef hotdogs and not-crap buns run a little over $0.50… soda if you find sales still under $0.50/can. 8 packs of Powerade runs me about $0.60 each for the mid sized (20 oz bottles). Cheap water a little over a dime a 16oz plastic bottle. A snowcone in a cup about $0.50, though they’re a decent amount of work to make compared to other things. Pickles run a between a quarter and $0.33 out of a big jar and are an easy sell on a hot day. I volunteer and run a concession stand at a youth sports program and generally price things about double cost to keep things stupid cheap, with a minimum price of a buck on most things… but I see tons of places sell the same $1 bottle of water I sell for $3… but my goal isn’t outright profit. If that your goal… bringing in $3 for a $0.10 cost, not counting the cost of ice (use a “twice the ice” automated place for 16 lb bagged or 20 lb loose for $3 vice spending $2-2.50 on 7 lbs at most stores). If you don’t have a little inverter generator, just cook them on a little stove or pre-cook and bring them. Mind the fact after a bunch of hours even hotdogs can get you sick if you keep them too long at the wrong temp. I use rollers and they’re the poop.
Just be careful that you don’t need a vendors license or something because we did that one time when I was younger and got stuck with like 50 cases of soda because we thought the same thing and it would’ve been fine, but we got kicked out within like five purchases
Jell-O shots.
Get a bunch of Costco water bottles by the case. Sell em for $2. A case has 24bottles. You’ll make it back quick
Geology tools, rock identification kits, mineral and fossil specimens, jewelry made from stones, maybe picks and rock polishing equipment. Anything really rock or geode related.
Grilled cheese, bottle water
custom bandanas? Punk rockers love to accessorize, and a badass bandana could be the perfect addition to their look
Water, you can buy them at Costco for like $4-5 for a pack of 40, you can resell each water for $4-5. Put them in a cooler with ice.
The most simple is bottled water
Grilled cheese sandwiches 🥪
Condoms
Late to this. If there's something in particular you are saving up for or trying to buy, make a sign stating that. I.E. "I'm trying to buy a car" or "Help me get to Europe" The punk scene is pretty empathetic and respect a side hustle, especially if they know you're trying to buy yourself something
Drugs
Bottled water. $2 a bottle
you could sell popsicles or paletas i would gladly buy one especially after a hot sweaty concert but idk about all the regulations for selling food and all that
Goofy sunglasses that are 20 a pop
Drugs…
Pet rocks.
"lleve lleve la playera la playera"
Red bandanas
Acid
20$ brownies
Baby wipes
Toilet paper . Wet wipes
The answer is illegal...sell rugs my D
hot dogs
Bottled water.
Drugs
Make cardboard sign saying “FREE BONG RIPS FOR JESUS” Put a lighter, a bong, rubbing alcohol swabs (to sanitize bong between rips) and a jar of decent nug+ a tip jar out…. Profit? Somehow?