Table tennis gear stall at clubs and events

Club members, tournament players, coaches and parents who want to see and feel equipment before buying.

Retail margin on stock sold at events, plus custom bat assembly done on the spot and pre-orders collected for later delivery.

• Knowledge of bats, rubbers and playing styles
• Friendly selling and advice
• Organising stock and a stall setup
• Building relationships with club committees

• Public liability insurance, which many venues and organisers will ask for
• Check event or market stall fees and any council permits for trading at public venues
• You will need an ABN, and check when you must register for GST
• Sales depend on event dates, so income can be uneven
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and product claims, so check your obligations

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you carry and how you set up your stall and online order page. Starting with popular items can keep early costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many events and club nights you attend. Sales depend on event dates, so income can be uneven from month to month.

Check the public liability insurance venues and organisers ask for, any event or market stall fees and council permits, and when you must register for GST alongside your ABN. Also check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and product claims.