When to mark down items in your antique booth

Updated November 11, 2026

Every booth has items that sit. A markdown schedule turns them back into money and makes room for fresh stock, which brings shoppers back.

A simple schedule

• 60 days: move the item to a new spot or mark it down 10 to 20 percent.
• 90 days: mark it down again, or bundle it with something that sells.
• 120 days or more: take it home, sell it somewhere else, or price it to go.

Seasonal items follow the calendar instead: mark down holiday items right after the holiday, or pack them away for next year.

Show the markdown

Shoppers love a deal they can see. Cross out the old price and write the new one, or use a colored dot that matches a sign in your booth. Many malls run a monthly sale day, which is a good time for markdowns.

Learn from what sits

If the same kind of item keeps needing markdowns, buy less of it or pay less for it. If items sell the first week, you may be pricing too low.

How BoothNest helps

BoothNest knows when each item went out and shows a list of items due for a markdown, with the new price worked out. Try it free for up to 50 items.