Online mailbox supplier for builders and shops

Small builders and remodelers, independent hardware stores, property managers and homeowners buying online.

You earn the margin between wholesale and selling price, with larger bulk orders for builders at a lower margin but steady repeat volume.

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Basic online store setup and order handling
• Selling to local trade buyers

• Register for a state sales tax permit and collect tax where required, and check how your state treats online sales
• Check which mailbox models are USPS-approved before selling them, especially cluster box units
• Running stock from home may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules
• Shipping costs on heavy items can eat your margin, so test them before setting prices
• Product liability and general liability insurance

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website setup and your supplier terms. Treat these as estimates and test shipping costs on heavy items before setting prices.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many trade accounts and online orders you win. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week. Shipping costs on heavy items can eat into your margin.

Register for a state sales tax permit and check how your state treats online sales. Check which mailbox models are USPS-approved, especially cluster box units. If you keep stock at home, check home occupation permit, HOA and lease rules.