Refurbished mailing equipment and servicing
Sell and service reconditioned folders, inserters and mailing machines for offices and mail rooms.
- A$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small unit or workshop where you buy, recondition and resell mailing equipment such as folding machines, inserters, letter openers and addressing machines. You also offer servicing, repairs and supplies.
Your first three steps
- Find where used mailing equipment comes from, such as office clearances, equipment auctions and businesses upgrading their machines
- Visit a few local mail rooms and offices to ask what equipment they run and what servicing problems they have
- Price up a small workshop or unit near business areas, and get quotes for tools, testing equipment and stock
Who pays
Offices, mail houses, schools, councils and small businesses that want lower-cost equipment or a local service contact.
How it makes money
Margin on refurbished machine sales, servicing and repair fees, service agreements, and sales of parts and consumables.
Skills that help
- Mechanical and electrical fault-finding
- Sourcing used equipment at a fair price
- Customer service and quoting
Watch out for
- Electrical safety: check testing and tagging requirements and any licensing for repair work in your state
- Check whether Australia Post requires approval for handling or servicing franking machines
- Public liability and product liability insurance
- Warranty promises on second-hand machines and spare part availability for older models
- Council zoning rules for your unit or workshop
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: refurbished mailing equipment and servicing
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 a refurbished mailing equipment business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your unit or workshop, the used equipment you buy to recondition, and tools, spare parts and insurance.
How much can a mailing equipment refurbishing business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many machines you sell and how much servicing and supplies work you win. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours of work a week.
What rules should I check before refurbishing and servicing mailing equipment?
Check electrical safety testing and tagging requirements and any licensing for repair work in your state. Also check whether Australia Post requires approval for servicing franking machines, council zoning for your unit, insurance, and warranty promises on second-hand machines.
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