Online vintage clothing store

Shoppers after distinctive, good-quality pieces, including people who care about reuse and want something different from fast fashion.

You sell each piece for more than you paid and spent on cleaning or repair. Each item is unique, so you need a steady flow of new stock.

• Eye for style, era and quality
• Photography and writing listings
• Careful sourcing and pricing

• Get an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST as turnover grows
• Check consumer law rules on descriptions, returns and refunds with the ACCC
• Check clothing is clean and honestly described, including any flaws or repairs
• Check whether your council needs approval for storing stock or running from home
• Stock is hard to predict, so don't overspend on items that may not sell

Startup costs are typically estimated around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your selling. Stock is hard to predict, so avoid overspending on items that may not sell.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $300 to $3,000, depending on the quality of your stock, how well you photograph and list it, and how many pieces sell. The estimate assumes at least 8 hours a week.

Check whether you need an ABN and when to register for GST as turnover grows. Check ACCC consumer law rules on descriptions, returns and refunds, and whether your council needs approval for storing stock at home. Describe flaws or repairs honestly.