Online doll and collectibles shop

Parents and grandparents buying gifts, doll collectors, and hobbyists looking for accessories or harder-to-find pieces.

You buy stock at wholesale or secondhand prices and sell at a markup. Extra income can come from accessories, gift bundles and rare or sought-after collector items.

• Product sourcing and pricing
• Photographing products clearly
• Basic website and order handling
• Customer service

• Toys for children must meet Canadian product safety rules (check Health Canada guidance on the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and toy requirements before buying stock)
• Imported goods may involve duties and taxes, so check with the Canada Border Services Agency
• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST and how provincial sales taxes apply to online sales
• Fake or counterfeit collectibles, so buy only from trusted suppliers
• If you run it from home, check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your website. Buying only from trusted suppliers helps you avoid fake or counterfeit collectibles.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your stock, pricing and how many orders you ship. Treat this as a rough estimate rather than a promise, especially in your first months.

Check Health Canada guidance on the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and toy requirements before buying stock. Also check Canada Border Services Agency rules on duties and taxes for imports, GST/HST registration, provincial sales tax on online sales, and any home-based business licence.