Online golf shop: used and discounted kit

Club golfers and keen beginners looking for better value than buying everything new.

You buy used and surplus stock at a low price and sell at a margin, plus postage. Taking part-exchange clubs from local golfers can bring in extra stock.

• Knowing golf equipment and what holds its value
• Good photography and honest descriptions
• Packing and posting carefully

• Fake or counterfeit clubs, check the source and authenticity of anything you buy
• Online selling rules, including returns and the 14-day cancellation right, check GOV.UK guidance
• Insurance for stock held at home, and check whether your home policy covers business use
• Long clubs are awkward to post, so work out courier costs before you set prices

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website or marketplace fees, and packing materials. These are estimates, so start with a small range you know well.

Check the source and authenticity of anything you buy, as fake or counterfeit clubs exist. Also check online selling rules on returns and the 14-day cancellation right on GOV.UK, and whether your home insurance covers business stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on your stock, pricing and how well you photograph items. The time needed is estimated from around 10 hours a week. Work out courier costs for long clubs before setting prices.