Online Used Bike Dealer on Consignment

Bike owners who want a hassle-free sale pay you a commission or fee. Buyers pay the sale price for bikes you buy and resell.

A set fee or percentage commission on each consigned bike sold, plus the margin on any bikes you buy and resell yourself.

• Good photography and writing for listings
• Knowing bike values and what sells
• Clear communication with buyers and sellers
• Organised paperwork

• Licensing rules for selling vehicles on behalf of others, or regularly buying and reselling them, differ between states and territories. Confirm with your state regulator before you advertise anything, as you may need a licence, and there may be limits on small-volume or occasional sales
• Check each bike on the PPSR and confirm the seller's ownership and identity
• Make sure insurance covers customers' bikes in your care and during test rides
• Council rules may apply to storing bikes or meeting buyers at a home address, so check with your local council
• A written agreement should cover fees, who pays for repairs and what happens if a bike doesn't sell
• Payment scams and fake enquiries are common in online vehicle sales, so use secure payment methods

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how many bikes you buy yourself and how you set up listings, storage and insurance. Treat these as estimates and get real quotes before committing.

Licensing rules for selling vehicles on behalf of others, or regularly buying and reselling them, differ by state and territory. Confirm with your state regulator before advertising, as you may need a licence and there may be limits on small-volume sales.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many bikes sell and the fees or margins you earn. These are estimates, and sales can be uneven from month to month.