Used shop fixtures reseller (online)

New retailers, market and pop-up sellers, cafés, salons and small shops that want quality fixtures for less than new.

You buy lots at a low price and resell them individually or as sets, keeping the difference after your costs for transport, storage and listing.

• Spotting good-quality fixtures and fair prices
• Negotiating with sellers and buyers
• Taking clear photos and writing honest listings
• Safe lifting and loading

• Check your municipality's rules on home-based business licences, storage and customer pickups
• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules for your province, and whether you must register
• Confirm sellers actually own what they are selling, and get a receipt or bill of sale for each lot
• Commercial general liability insurance, and cover for goods in storage and transport
• Heavy lifting and winter pickups, plan for help, a suitable vehicle or trailer and safe handling
• In Quebec, check French-language requirements for listings and signage

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your storage arrangements, transport and insurance. Many people start from a garage or small storage unit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,500, depending on the quality of stock, your buying prices and how quickly items sell. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week.

Check your municipality's rules on home-based business licences, storage and customer pickups, and GST/HST and provincial sales tax registration. Also confirm sellers own what they sell, get a bill of sale, check insurance, and in Quebec check French-language requirements.