Second-Hand shop fixtures reseller

Start-up retailers, market stallholders, pop-up shops, cafes and small businesses on a tight fit-out budget.

You buy fixtures at a low price or clear them for free, then sell at a mark-up per item or as a matched set. Selling a full shop's worth in one deal can lift your margin.

• Spotting good-value items
• Negotiating with sellers and buyers
• Photographing and listing products
• Basic cleaning and minor repairs

• Check that you have an ABN and whether you need to register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
• Storage space: check your lease, strata rules or council approval for running a business from home
• Check that sellers actually own the items so you don't buy goods that belong to a landlord
• Heavy lifting and sharp edges, so plan safe handling and check public liability insurance
• Items that don't sell quickly tie up cash and space, so avoid over-buying

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on how much shelving, counters and displays you buy and what storage space you need.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on what you buy, how you price it and how quickly items sell. Plan on at least around 8 hours a week.

Check that you have an ABN and whether you need GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold. Check your lease, strata rules or council approval for storage at home, and that sellers actually own the items.