Online golf shop for new and used gear

Golfers who want better prices or a wider range than local stores, bargain hunters buying used clubs, and gift buyers.

Margin on each item sold, with extra margin on used clubs you buy, clean and resell. Add-ons such as regripping or bundled sets can raise the order value.

• Knowledge of golf clubs and brands
• Product photos and listing writing
• Packing and shipping
• Basic online store setup

• Seasonality: demand is strongest in spring and summer, so plan cash for the slow months
• Authenticity: counterfeit clubs exist, so verify used stock and supplier sources
• Shipping costs: long clubs and bags are bulky, so work out delivery pricing and returns before you list
• GST/HST registration and provincial sales tax where it applies, since you may sell across provinces (check with the CRA and your province)
• A home-based business licence or zoning limits on storing stock at home (check with your municipality)
• Product and general liability insurance, and cover for stock stored at home
• Brand rules on authorized dealers and online pricing (check your supplier agreements)

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your store. Treat this as an estimate, and work out shipping and returns costs before you list products.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your niche, stock and marketing. Demand is strongest in spring and summer, so plan your cash for the slower months.

Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax, since you may sell across provinces. Also check any home-business licence or zoning limits on storing stock, insurance, brand rules on authorized dealers and pricing, and verify used stock to avoid counterfeits.