Online used camera seller

Hobbyists, film photography fans, students and people wanting a cheaper way into good equipment.

You buy used kit below market price, test and describe it honestly, and sell at a margin. Postage and marketplace fees come out of that margin.

• Knowing how to test cameras and lenses
• Clear photography and honest descriptions
• Spotting good deals when buying
• Careful packing and customer messages

• Check you are not buying stolen goods: keep records of sellers and receipts
• Once trading regularly you will likely need to register as a sole trader with HMRC, so check the rules on trading income
• Check consumer law on distance selling, returns and describing used items accurately
• Check marketplace fees, rules and seller protections before pricing
• Insure parcels for high-value items and check your home insurance covers business stock
• Check whether your electrical and battery waste (WEEE) duties apply to you

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how much kit you buy, your photography set-up and packing supplies. Check marketplace fees and rules before pricing your stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £800 to £4,000, depending on the kit you source, your prices and how often you list. Marketplace fees and seller protections are worth checking before you set prices.

Check you are not buying stolen goods by keeping records of sellers and receipts. Also check HMRC registration once trading regularly, consumer law on distance selling, returns and accurate descriptions, electrical and battery waste (WEEE) duties, and insurance for parcels and stock.