Second-Hand games shop with trade-ins

Local gamers, parents, students and collectors, plus people trading in old games for cash or credit.

You buy trade-ins at a low price and resell at a higher one. Extra income can come from accessories, repairs and online sales.

• Pricing used games and consoles accurately
• Testing and basic repair of hardware
• Friendly customer service
• Managing stock and cash flow

• Check rules on buying second-hand goods, including keeping records and ID for trade-ins, to avoid handling stolen items
• Public liability insurance, plus contents and stock cover
• Check consumer rights rules on faulty goods, and your warranty terms
• Rent, business rates and slow-selling stock tie up cash, so budget carefully
• Age ratings: do not sell 18-rated games to under-18s

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Rent, business rates and slow-selling stock tie up cash, so budget carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on location, the range of stock and how many trade-ins you handle. These are estimates, and the hours are long, starting at around 40 a week.

Check rules on buying second-hand goods, including keeping records and ID for trade-ins, to avoid handling stolen items. Also check insurance, consumer rights on faulty goods, your warranty terms, and age ratings: do not sell 18-rated games to under-18s.