Refurbished fridge seller with local delivery

Renters, students, landlords furnishing rentals, and budget-conscious households.

You earn the margin between what you pay for each fridge and its resale price, plus a delivery fee. Offering a short warranty can help justify a higher price.

• Spotting good-value stock
• Basic cleaning and testing of appliances
• Online listings and customer service
• Safe lifting and driving

• Check your state's consumer guarantees rules under Australian Consumer Law, which can apply to second-hand goods
• Refrigerant gas handling is regulated, so check whether a licence is needed before doing any repairs beyond cleaning and testing
• Check local rules for disposing of old fridges and recovering refrigerant
• Public liability and goods-in-transit insurance
• Check council rules if you store stock at home
• Fridges are heavy, so use a trolley and a second person to avoid injury

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how many fridges you buy, your cleaning and testing supplies, and your delivery setup. These are estimates, so begin with a small number of units.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the stock you find, your prices and how many deliveries you can handle. This is revenue before stock, fuel and other costs, not profit.

Check your state's consumer guarantees rules under Australian Consumer Law, and whether a licence is needed for refrigerant gas before any repairs beyond cleaning and testing. Also check disposal and refrigerant recovery rules, insurance, and council rules for home storage.