Retro video repair shopfront

Collectors and retro fans, households with old tapes, and schools, clubs and small businesses that still use video equipment.

Repair fees plus parts, refurbished machine sales, and service plans or warranties on machines you sell.

• Electronics repair and diagnosis
• Sourcing and testing second-hand stock
• Customer service and basic shop management

• Public liability and contents insurance, plus a lease you can afford if demand is small
• Check with your local council about zoning and signage for your premises
• Electrical safety testing and tagging rules for second-hand goods you sell, which vary by state, so check with your state regulator
• Consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law apply to repairs and goods you sell
• Repair demand is niche, so keep fixed costs low and watch parts supply

As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $25,000, depending on your premises, lease and setup. Keeping fixed costs low matters, because repair demand is niche and may start slowly.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on repair demand and how many refurbished machines you sell. Demand is niche, so it pays to watch your fixed costs and parts supply.

Check public liability and contents insurance, council zoning and signage for your premises, and electrical safety testing and tagging rules for second-hand goods, which vary by state. Also check that Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantees apply to your repairs and sales.