Online surplus and outdoor gear store

Bargain hunters, campers, hikers, 4WD owners, hunters, workwear buyers and collectors across Australia.

You buy stock cheaply and sell at a markup, item by item. Profit comes from the gap between buying and selling price, minus postage and platform fees.

• Spotting good-value stock
• Writing clear product listings
• Taking decent photos
• Packing and posting orders

• Check you have an ABN and whether you need to register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
• Check import and sale rules for items such as knives, blades, replica or military-style goods, which differ by state and territory
• Check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, descriptions and faulty goods, even for second-hand or clearance items
• Check how to describe items honestly as genuine, replica or ex-military, as false claims can cause trouble
• Stock you cannot sell ties up cash, so buy small at first

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether you sell through your own website or marketplaces. Buying small at first helps, as unsold stock ties up cash.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on the stock you find, your pricing and the time you put in. Many people start at roughly 8 hours a week or more and build from there.

Check you have an ABN and whether GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold. Check import and sale rules for knives, blades and replica or military-style goods, which differ by state, plus Australian Consumer Law on refunds and honest descriptions.