Second-hand computer shop

Local households, students, small businesses and people wanting an affordable upgrade or repair.

Margin on resold computers and parts, plus repair, upgrade and data transfer fees, and buying in used equipment from customers.

• Computer repair and testing
• Buying and pricing used stock
• Customer service
• Basic bookkeeping

• Shop leases carry ongoing rent, check terms and fit-out costs carefully
• Public liability and stock or theft insurance
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply, set clear warranty and returns policies
• Handle customer data carefully and wipe devices securely
• Workers compensation insurance is needed once you hire staff, check your state scheme

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your lease, fit-out, workbench equipment and opening stock. Shop leases carry ongoing rent, so check the terms and fit-out costs carefully before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on location, stock and how much repair and upgrade work you win. Plan on roughly 35 hours a week or more to run a shopfront.

Things to check: lease terms and fit-out costs, public liability and stock or theft insurance, Australian Consumer Law guarantees and your warranty and returns policies, careful handling and secure wiping of customer data, and workers compensation once you hire staff.