Online telescope and stargazing store

Hobby stargazers, parents buying for kids, students, and people buying gifts.

Profit on each sale (the gap between your buying and selling price), plus add-ons like eyepieces, filters, red torches and books.

• Basic product knowledge of telescopes and optics
• Online selling and photos
• Clear customer advice and after-sales support

• Australian Consumer Law: check your obligations on consumer guarantees, returns and refunds
• GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold, check with the ATO
• Shipping costs and damage risk on fragile optics, check courier insurance
• Competition from big overseas sellers, so check what you can offer locally such as advice and warranty support

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the range of stock you buy, your website setup and whether you hold stock or ship from a supplier.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how well you reach hobbyists and gift buyers. Stock and shipping costs come out of that revenue.

Check your obligations under Australian Consumer Law on consumer guarantees, returns and refunds. Check GST registration with the ATO once turnover reaches the threshold, and check courier insurance for fragile optics. Consider what you can offer locally, such as advice and warranty support.