Everybody loves a bargain and we all know there's no better place to find one than at a car boot sale.
Whether you're a seller who has had to battle away the vultures trying to get into your boot as you park or a buyer who has uncovered a diamond in the rough at a rock-bottom price, car boot sales are certainly a unique experience.
Cornwall, like anywhere, has its fair share of car boot sales so we've racked our brains and searched around on the internet to put together a list of gatherings in the county.
Thanks to our friends at www.cornwall4u.com for the assistance and their tireless hard work.
Biscovey Car Boot Sale
Bicovery Road, PL24 2HW
Biscovey Car Boot Sale got under way on Sunday, March 26, and takes place every Sunday at 7am, weather permitting.
It offers catering facilities, free entry for buyers, and is dog friendly.
It's located on the junction of Bisovey Road and Park Moor Road and to check it it's going ahead contact David Carne 07877 212437
Bodmin Car Boot
Weather permitting, Bodmin Car Boot takes place every Sunday at Priory Car Park from April to September.
The car boot is open from 7.30am to 11.30am. Spaces from £3 and refreshments are available.
For more info telephone 07790 086238.
Bude Car Boot
At Budehaven Community School's leisure centre site, below Morrison's Roundabout.
The sale takes place every Sunday until December 17 from 8am to noon.
All funds raised support students at Budehaven Community School
Cars cost £5 and for more information call 01288 352786.
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The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre car boot
The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre holds its car boot sale on the second Sunday of every month (excluding December) at Winnards Perch, St Columb.
Sellers pay £5 per 20 foot pitch from 9am with buyers welcome from 10am to 12 noon.
For more info call Kelly on 07814 792208.
Cornish Market World
The site at Par Moor Road, St Austell is open every weekend from 9am to 5pm, as well as Wednesdays throughout the year.
The One Stop Shop offers everything you need under one roof and is situated off the A390 just two miles from St Austell Town Centre, close to the Eden Project.
Turn right, if coming from St. Austell, at the roundabout when you see the Britannia Inn and head for the free car parks at Cornish World. Brown tourist signs also show the way.
Charlestown Indoor Car Boot Sale
Charlestown Indoor Car Boot Sale opens every Sunday at St Paul's Church Hall, Charlestown.
Buyers browse from 1pm to 3pm and refreshments, toilets and wheelchair access are all available.
Monthly auction will also be held at Charlestown Church Hall selling antiques, collectables, furniture, jewellery and other items.
Contact Ricky for more info on 01726 337423.
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St Austell Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday from 8am to 12 noon at the Council Offices car park.
Refreshments and toilets available on site and for further enquiries call 07864 994 891
Carleen Flea Market
Not a car boot sale but there is a flea market at Carleen Village Hall near Helston on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 1pm.
It features numerous stalls, refreshments and ample parking.
For more info 01736 850751.
Carn Brea Car Boot Sale
This car boot near Redruth happens all year round every Sunday, weather permitting from 7am to 12.30pm.
Toilet facilities are provided and for more info 01209 714766.
Falmouth Rugby Club Car Boot
By the roundabout at the Dracaema Avenue – Tregenver Road junction, the outdoor sale usually takes place all year round every Friday.
Sellers should arrive at 11.30am and buying begins from 12.30pm. To ensure it is running telephone 07807 807 888 for more info.
Frogpool Car Boot Sale
Held at the Richard Jory Playing Field at Pulla Cross, Frogpool on Sundays April 16, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, August 6, August 20, September 3 and September 17.
Sellers pay £3.50 and buyer entry free.
No dogs are allowed but there are refreshments on sale.
Contact 07808 393874 for more information.
Goonhavern Car Boot
This tabletop/car boot sale is held indoors and outdoors all year round on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Sellers arrive at 8am and buyers from 9am to 1pm.
The friendly social event is well signposted and to book indoor tables call Jackie Jarvis on 01872 519208.
Gulval Cricket Club Car Boot
At Four Moore, Higher Kenegie, Gulval, this sale takes place every Friday from 9am to 1pm.
Hayle Rugby Football Club Car Boot Sale
This large event takes place at Memorial Park, Marsh Lane every Sunday from April to the end of September.
Entry for sellers is at 7am and buyers can enter from 8am at a price of 50p. For a list of sellers charges click here.
Lostwithiel Car Boot Sale and Flea Market
This event takes place at Lostwithiel Community Centre and has a café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and light lunches.
The sales take place on September 17, October 15, November 19 and December 17.
Lanhydrock Car Boot
Lanhydrock Car Book is located just off the Bodmin Rugby Club roundabout.
It restarted in April and takes place during summer months every Saturday, weather permitting.
Gates open for sellers at 8am and buyers 10am.
Admission for adults is 50p while children go free. All the information you need is right here
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Mitchell Car Boot Sale
Mitchell Car Boot Sale is located at Trethvas Farm in Mitchell and takes place every Saturday at noon.
Entry costs £1 for adults and the event is one of the car boots staged by Car Boots Cornwall.
To read more about Car Boot Cornwall and its events around the county visit its website.
Newquay Car Boot
Just off Morrisons Roundabout at Circus Fields, the car boot takes place every Tuesday from noon.
Pool Market and Car Boot
The legendary indoor and outdoor market and car book is open every weekend and bank holidays.
It is open from 9am to 5pm and runs throughout the year.
Free Parking, disabled access and wheelchairs on site are available on request.
For more info call 01209 719191.
Chris Pendeen Car Boot
Off the A39 Bude Junction on Binhamy Road Stratton, this car boot takes place every Sunday and bank holiday Monday from April until September/October, weather permitting.
Open from 10am for sellers and 1.30pm for buyers it also opens on Thursdays during the school summer holiday and on Easter Sunday.
For more information call 07814668567
Rosudgeon Sports Club Car Boot Sale
Located slap bang between Helston and Penzance this gathering takes place every Wednesday from April to October between 10am and 3pm.
Pitches are allocated from 9am and the social club is open for meals, drinks and other refreshments.
More information on prices and other bits and bobs here
St Columb Minor Indoor Table Top Sale
Every Sunday the St Columb Minor Table Top Sale gets underway at 8.15am until noon.
Refreshments are available.
Truro Livestock Market Car Boot Sale
This car boot takes place on Newquay Road, Truro, every Sunday from 1.30pm.
Sellers should arrive at least an hour before the start.
Every effort has been made to ensure this list is up-to-date, however please email chris.matthews@westbriton.co.uk in the case of any errors or omissions.
Also organised by Car Boots Cornwall
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