Online used guitar and gear seller

Players across Canada looking for good-value used gear, and local buyers who collect in person.

The gap between what you pay for used gear and what you sell it for, plus extra from setups and accessory sales.

• Knowing guitar models and fair values
• Basic setup and cleaning skills
• Photography and clear listings
• Packing and shipping fragile items

• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Shipping damage, so insure parcels and pack carefully
• Stolen or misrepresented gear, record seller details and check serial numbers
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold
• Marketplace fees and scams affecting your margins
• Insurance for stock kept at home, as home policies often exclude business goods

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $8,000 CAD, depending on how much gear you buy at the start and what cleaning, setup and packing supplies you need. Marketplace fees can also affect your margins.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how much gear you sell and the prices you achieve. Marketplace fees and scams can affect your margins, so factor them into your pricing.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold. Also check insurance for stock kept at home, shipping cover, and record seller details and serial numbers to avoid stolen gear.