The OUSA held lost property, which had been left in lecture theatres, libraries, cafes, under bushes and even from Water of Leith, for at least three months before selling it and donating the proceeds to charity.
Out to get a bargain was University of Otago student Zoe Bristowe (30), who was determined to untangle a cluster of headphones to get the pair she wanted.
"I'm spending money I don't have, but it's cheap," she said.
Stall volunteer Marta Guerra said there were plenty of sunglasses and books and "heaps of people are buying stuff".
A wide range of other stalls sold knitting, recycled clothing, honey and even Christmas decorations at the OUSA's first market day for the year.
Dunedin artist Elise O'Neill (25) was selling ceramic brooches to "make a bit of money".
Although initially concerned about how the weather would turn out, she enjoyed the sunshine and the friendly people.
