it's near christmas and new year......the two big times that fireworks are sold, bought and let off.
phantom, jupiter (?) and others start selling off inventories (for cash to most, or on consignment to those lucky enough to get it). anybody who would like to start making a bit of cash can (....get an 'optional' permit and...) sell them on any street corner.
when times are desperate (as with last christmas), you'll see many, many street vendors appearing.
you can make a hefty load of cash if you get a good spot to sell - but the better it is, the more policemen you need to protect the surrounding area - as with last year, there'll be a lot of banditos robbing any 'unprotected' carpas.
close family do have an excellent point of sale and phantom are pushing to open it already (fireworks on consignment) - it won't be open until the 18th. anyway the days to really make money are the 24th and 31st.