Car boots are beating recession

Wednesday 27th May 2009, 11:30AM BST.

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Car boot sales across the region are seeing a boom as more and more people look for ways to beat the recession.

Some people believe it’s a good way to make money, buying at a car boot and selling on ebay. Others just want a clear-out or go to  socialise.

Video journalist Wendy Lloyd went to Wellington Road car boot sale in Cannock, which has been going for more than 25 years, to find out why people were there and to see why car boot sales are becoming more and more popular.



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