Second-hand clothes online seller

Shoppers wanting affordable, vintage or pre-loved clothes, often buying through resale apps and websites.

You sell items for more than you paid at charity shops, car boot sales or wholesale lots, after platform fees and postage.

• Eye for brands, quality and trends
• Photography and writing clear listings
• Packing and posting orders
• Keeping simple records

• Selling regularly for profit counts as trading, so check your tax duties with HMRC
• Check platform rules on fakes, as selling counterfeit items can lead to bans or legal trouble
• Returns, refunds and consumer rights apply to online sales, so check the rules
• Stock can sit unsold and take up space, so avoid over-buying
• Check whether your landlord or lender allows storing stock at home

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £1,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether you add equipment or market days. Keep early buying modest, because stock can sit unsold and take up space.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,800, depending on the stock you find, the platforms you use and the hours you put in. Revenue is not profit, so keep simple records of what you spend.

Selling regularly for profit counts as trading, so check your tax duties with HMRC. Also check platform rules on fakes, and the returns, refunds and consumer rights that apply to online sales.