Used and scratch-and-dent fridge reseller

Landlords furnishing rentals, students, new immigrants, first-time renters and households on a budget.

You sell each fridge for more than you paid for it and for any cleaning or minor repair. Delivery fees add a little extra. Landlords who need several units can become repeat buyers.

• Testing appliances and spotting faults
• Safe lifting and loading
• Writing honest listings with good photos
• Negotiating with sellers and buyers

• Rules in your province on selling used appliances and on consumer protection, warranties and disclosure
• Rules on refrigerant handling and on disposing of old fridges, which differ by province and often involve approved recycling programs
• Whether your municipality allows storing and selling goods from a home garage, and whether you need a home-based business licence
• Commercial general liability insurance and the right vehicle insurance if you deliver goods for sale
• Heavy lifting and injury risk, plus icy roads and stairs in winter
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $8,000 CAD, depending on how many fridges you buy, storage space and your delivery vehicle. Starting from a garage can keep costs down, subject to local rules.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $6,000 CAD, depending on how many units you source, test and sell, and your prices. That is revenue before buying stock, fuel and other costs.

Check your province's rules on selling used appliances, consumer protection, warranties and disclosure. Also check refrigerant handling and old-fridge disposal rules, whether your municipality allows home garage storage or needs a home-based business licence, and insurance for delivering goods.