Online collectables store

Hobbyists and collectors, gift buyers and fans looking for specific items across Australia.

You buy stock at a lower price and sell it for more, from your own site and marketplaces. Rare or in-demand items earn higher margins, and postage is charged to the buyer.

• Knowing a collecting niche well
• Spotting value and fair prices
• Photography and writing clear listings
• Careful packing and organisation

• Fakes and reproductions: learn to authenticate items and be honest about condition
• Check licensing rules on selling branded or licensed merchandise, and avoid counterfeit stock
• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business
• Stock tied up in items that don't sell, so start small
• Parcel insurance or tracking for valuable items, and Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and returns

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy and the platform you use. Starting small is wise, because stock that doesn't sell ties up your cash.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your niche, the stock you can source and the time you spend listing and posting. Revenue is not profit, so allow for stock and postage.

Check licensing rules on selling branded or licensed merchandise and avoid counterfeit stock. Also check ABN and GST registration, council approval for a home-based business, Australian Consumer Law on refunds and returns, and parcel insurance or tracking for valuable items.