Online used vinyl and CD shop

Record collectors, DJs, casual vinyl fans and gift buyers across Canada.

You buy collections cheaply from garage sales, thrift stores and private sellers, then resell each item at a higher price. Postage is charged to the buyer.

• Knowing music genres and what collectors want
• Grading record condition honestly
• Photography and writing clear listings
• Packing fragile items well

• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once your sales pass the small supplier threshold
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed
• Shipping costs and damage in transit, especially in winter and over long distances
• Counterfeit or bootleg pressings, learn to spot them before buying or selling
• Cross-border sales to the US may involve customs forms and duties, check current rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much starting stock you buy and what packing supplies and tools you need. Shipping costs and damage in transit are worth budgeting for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,500, depending on your stock, pricing and sales channels. Estimates start from about 8 hours a week, so it can begin as a part-time venture.

Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once sales pass the small supplier threshold, and whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence. If you sell to the US, check current customs forms and duties.