Online sports memorabilia seller

Sports fans, collectors, and people buying gifts for birthdays, milestones or retirements.

You buy stock at one price and sell it for more. Rare or authenticated pieces earn higher margins, and framing or gift packaging can add to the sale price.

• Knowledge of one or more sports and their collectors' market
• Spotting genuine items and fair prices
• Online selling and good product photos
• Careful packing and posting

• Fake or unauthenticated signed items. Buy with certificates of authenticity or clear provenance and check how reliable the issuer is
• Australian Consumer Law, including rules on misleading claims about authenticity
• Licensed merchandise and trademark rules, check what you can legally sell and advertise
• Stock is tied up in money until it sells, so start small
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, and insurance for stock in transit

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the quality of items you source and how you set up your online store.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on the sports and items you sell, your pricing and how quickly stock moves. Plan for at least around 8 hours a week.

Check how to avoid fake or unauthenticated items, such as buying with certificates of authenticity or clear provenance. Also check Australian Consumer Law on misleading claims, licensed merchandise and trademark rules, GST registration and insurance for stock in transit.