Online drum shop for sticks, heads and parts

Hobby drummers, students, teachers and gigging bands who want fast delivery and advice from someone who plays.

Profit on the difference between your buying price and selling price, plus margin on used gear you buy, refurbish and resell. Shipping charges can help cover costs.

• Good knowledge of drums and brands
• Basic online selling and photography
• Packing and shipping carefully

• Distributors may require proof of a business and set minimum orders or brand rules, so check each one
• GST/HST or PST registration and collection rules, which vary by province and sales level
• Shipping costs and damage for cymbals and large items, and the cost of returns
• Home-based business licence rules, check with your municipality
• Check the details of any commercial general liability and stock insurance you may want

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your opening stock, website and packing supplies. These are estimates, so check distributor minimum orders before planning your first purchase.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many drummers you reach. Treat this as an estimate, and remember shipping and returns can reduce what you keep.

Distributors may require proof of a business and set minimum orders or brand rules, so check each one. Check GST/HST or PST registration rules for your province, home-based business licence rules with your municipality, and any insurance you may want.