Online used camera and lens seller

Hobbyists, photography students, content creators and collectors who want good gear for less than new prices.

You sell gear for more than you paid for it, after allowing for fees, postage and testing time. You can add small extras like bags, straps, cards and batteries.

• Knowing cameras and lenses well
• Testing gear and spotting faults
• Good photos and honest descriptions
• Customer service and packing

• Second-hand dealer rules differ by state and territory, so check whether you need a licence or must keep records of purchases
• Risk of buying stolen or misdescribed gear, so verify sellers and keep proof of purchase
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees still apply to second-hand goods, so check your return and warranty obligations
• Stock can lose value quickly when new models launch, so avoid overbuying
• Marketplace fees and postage insurance affect your margin
• Check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much gear you buy upfront. Stock can lose value quickly when new models launch, so avoid overbuying and allow for marketplace fees and postage insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the gear you source, your prices and the platforms you sell on. Marketplace fees and postage insurance affect your margin.

Second-hand dealer rules differ by state and territory, so check whether you need a licence or must keep purchase records. Verify sellers and keep proof of purchase. Also check Australian Consumer Law return and warranty obligations, and GST registration.