Used shop fittings reseller (online)

New shops, market traders, pop-up retailers and small businesses fitting out on a tight budget.

You buy job lots cheaply and sell items individually or in sets at a higher price. Your margin is the difference, after clearing, storage and listing time.

• Spotting good-value stock
• Negotiating with sellers and buyers
• Taking clear photos and writing accurate listings
• Basic measuring and handling

• Check your home insurance and any tenancy or mortgage terms before storing stock at home
• Public liability insurance is worth checking, especially if buyers visit to collect
• Make sure the seller has the right to sell the items, and keep receipts
• Heavy lifting: use proper handling techniques and get help with bulky items
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC once you are trading regularly

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy, where you store it and what handling equipment you need. These are estimates, so set a stock budget before you begin.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on the stock you find, your pricing and how quickly items sell. These are estimates, not guarantees, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check your home insurance and any tenancy or mortgage terms before storing stock at home. Check public liability insurance for buyers collecting, make sure sellers have the right to sell the items, keep receipts, and register as a sole trader with HMRC once trading regularly.