Online bathroom fixtures store

Homeowners doing remodels, small contractors and plumbers who want to order for a job, and landlords refreshing rental units.

You earn the margin between your supplier's price and your selling price. You can add fees for bundles, sample finishes or help choosing matching sets.

• Product knowledge of fixtures and fittings
• Online store setup and basic marketing
• Customer service and order tracking

• Sales tax registration in your state and a resale certificate for buying from suppliers, check with your state tax agency
• Damaged or wrong items: heavy, breakable products like toilets and vanities can be costly to return, so check supplier return policies first
• Manufacturer pricing rules that limit how low you can advertise
• Product standards for plumbing fixtures, such as lead-free or water efficiency rules that vary by state, so check before listing
• General liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your website setup, marketing and range of fixtures. Suppliers or distributors often ship straight to the customer, so you may not need a warehouse.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and marketing. Manufacturer pricing rules can limit how low you can advertise, which may affect margins.

Check sales tax registration in your state and a resale certificate for buying from suppliers with your state tax agency. Also check plumbing fixture standards, such as lead-free or water efficiency rules, which vary by state, before listing products.