Online pool and snooker supplies store
Sell cues, balls and accessories to players across Australia through your own online shop.
- A$1.5k-12k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
An online store selling cues, cases, chalk, balls, cloth and accessories, shipped from home or a small storage space, often using supplier drop-shipping for bulky items.
Your first three steps
- Set up trade accounts with Australian suppliers and ask about drop-shipping
- Build a simple online store with a small range of popular cues and accessories
- Join local player groups and message clubs to offer them trade pricing
Who pays
Pool and snooker players, clubs and venues buying across the country.
How it makes money
Retail margin on each order, with extra from bundles such as cue and case packs and repeat orders from clubs.
Skills that help
- Product knowledge
- Online shop setup and photos
- Packing and posting orders
- Customer service by email
Watch out for
- Postage costs on long cue cases and heavy items
- Australian Consumer Law obligations on returns and refunds, check ACCC guidance
- Competition from large online retailers on price
- Council approval if storing stock at home, check with your local council
- GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: online pool and snooker supplies store
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an online pool supplies store?
Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $12,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup and whether you use drop-shipping for bulky items. Treat this as an estimate and compare supplier terms first.
How much can an online snooker supplies store earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $8,000, depending on your range, pricing against larger retailers and how well you reach players and venues. This is revenue, not profit.
What should I check before selling pool supplies online?
Check postage costs on long cue cases and heavy items, and Australian Consumer Law obligations on returns and refunds through ACCC guidance. Also check council approval if you store stock at home, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.
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