Online second-hand clothes reselling

Shoppers across Canada looking for affordable everyday wear, from kids' clothes to work and casual outfits.

You sell each item for more than you paid for it. Revenue depends on the quality of your stock, your pricing and how often you list new items, minus platform fees and shipping.

• Spotting good-quality, in-demand clothing
• Taking clear, appealing photos
• Writing honest item descriptions
• Packing and shipping orders on time

• Marketplace fees and shipping costs can eat into your margin, so price with them in mind
• Check when you need to register for GST/HST, which depends on your revenue and province
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Track your income for tax, since selling regularly for profit is generally treated as business income, so check with the CRA or an accountant
• Unsold stock takes up space and ties up money, so avoid overbuying

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on how much stock you buy and what you need for photos and packing. Marketplace fees and shipping costs should be priced into each item.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how much you list and sell. Marketplace fees and shipping costs can eat into your margin, so price with them in mind.

Check when you need to register for GST/HST, which depends on your revenue and province. Also check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and track your income, since regular selling for profit is generally treated as business income. Confirm with the CRA or an accountant.