Online vintage clothes shop

Shoppers who want distinctive pieces, from students and fashion fans to people hunting for a particular decade or brand.

You sell each item for more than you paid for it and cleaned or repaired it. Income depends on how well you source and how quickly stock sells.

• A good eye for quality and style
• Knowledge of eras, labels and fabrics
• Photography and clear product descriptions
• Packing and posting orders on time

• Register as a sole trader with HMRC if you trade regularly, and check when trading allowances apply
• Selling fakes or mislabelled designer items, so check authenticity before you list
• Consumer rules on returns and describing condition accurately for distance sales, check current guidance
• Unsold stock tying up your money, so keep buying small at first

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how much stock you buy, your photography setup and packaging. These are estimates, and buying small at first helps avoid unsold stock tying up your money.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on the quality of your stock, how often you list and where you sell. These are estimates, and you would usually need at least around 8 hours a week.

Check whether you need to register as a sole trader with HMRC and when trading allowances apply. Also check authenticity before listing designer items, and current consumer guidance on returns and describing condition accurately.