Online drum parts and accessories store

Hobby drummers, students, teachers, gigging players and bands looking for specific parts or good-value used gear.

Profit on each item sold (retail price minus what you paid), plus extra from used gear you buy low, clean up and resell. Shipping charges can cover part of your costs.

• Good knowledge of drums and cymbals
• Product photos and clear listings
• Packing and shipping fragile items
• Customer service

• Check your state's sales tax registration rules and how they apply to online sales
• Some brands require a minimum order or approval before giving dealer pricing, so check the terms
• Shipping costs and damage to cymbals and shells can eat into profit, so price and insure shipments properly
• If you work from home, check HOA or lease rules about storing and shipping stock
• General liability and product insurance are worth checking with a business insurance broker

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether you start with small items like sticks and heads or add used gear. These are estimates.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and sales volume. Shipping costs and damage to fragile items can eat into profit, so price and insure shipments properly.

Check your state's sales tax registration rules and how they apply to online sales. Also check brand dealer terms, such as minimum orders or approval, and HOA or lease rules if you store and ship stock from home.