Online retro and used games seller

Gamers, retro collectors and parents buying for children, usually from across the UK.

You sell items for more than you paid for them. Extra income can come from bundles, tested and cleaned consoles, and postage charged at a fair rate.

• Knowing games and consoles well
• Spotting good-value stock
• Clear photos and honest listings
• Packing and posting carefully

• Consumer rights rules apply to what you sell, including accurate descriptions and returns, so check the current guidance
• Counterfeit, pirated or reproduction cartridges and discs, which you should avoid buying or selling
• Check the rules on selling 18-rated games and the age checks that apply to you
• Rules on selling electrical items, including recycling obligations, are worth checking
• Keep records of what you buy and from whom, to reduce the risk of buying stolen goods
• Check whether you need to register with HMRC once your sales go beyond a hobby

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the testing and cleaning supplies you need and whether you build your own website. Many people begin on marketplaces.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on the stock you find, your pricing and how much time you put in. This is revenue before the cost of stock, fees and postage.

Check consumer rights rules on descriptions and returns, the rules on selling 18-rated games, and recycling obligations for electrical items. Avoid counterfeit or reproduction cartridges and discs, keep purchase records, and check when you need to register with HMRC.