Online fireplace accessories store

Homeowners with existing fireplaces and stoves, and gift buyers, including people who burn wood or pellets each season.

Margin on each product sold, with higher earnings from bundles, upsells and repeat customers each heating season.

• Online selling and product listings
• Basic photography and writing
• Customer service and handling returns

• Heavy or bulky items can have high shipping costs, so check freight rates before you set prices
• Product liability insurance, as fireplace products carry fire and burn risks
• Some local rules and marketplace policies cover fuel and fire products, so check before you list
• Strong seasonal demand, with slow summers
• Sales tax collection rules in different states for online sellers

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your store setup and how much stock you buy. Many items can be shipped straight from suppliers, so you may hold very little inventory.

Check freight rates for heavy or bulky items before setting prices, and product liability insurance, since fireplace products carry fire and burn risks. Also check local rules and marketplace policies on fuel and fire products, and sales tax collection rules in different states.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. Demand is strongly seasonal, with slow summers, so plan your cash flow accordingly. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.