Online Second-Hand CD Seller

Music fans, collectors and people rebuilding a CD library, in Canada and abroad.

You sell each disc for more than you paid for it. Rarer, out-of-print and imported titles usually earn the most, and bundling common discs into lots can help clear stock.

• Knowledge of music genres and what collectors want
• Careful grading and photographing of discs
• Organised stock and order handling

• Only sell genuine, original discs. Burned copies and bootlegs can bring legal trouble and account bans
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Check whether your province or city has second-hand dealer rules, such as licensing or record-keeping for purchased goods
• Register for GST/HST once your sales pass the small supplier threshold, and check marketplace fees and international shipping costs
• Stock takes up room and many discs sell slowly, so budget for storage and cash tied up in inventory

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on how much stock you buy and what supplies you need. Remember that stock takes up room and many discs sell slowly, so budget for cash tied up in inventory.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on your stock, pricing and how often you list. The estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week. Marketplace fees and shipping costs will reduce what you keep.

Only sell genuine, original discs, as burned copies and bootlegs can bring legal trouble and account bans. Check for a home-based business licence, second-hand dealer rules in your province or city, and GST/HST registration once sales pass the small supplier threshold.