Online scale reseller for shops and labs

Small shops, food businesses, labs, workshops, shipping rooms and farms that need a scale but have no local dealer.

Margin between distributor price and your selling price, plus add-ons like weights, stands and printers.

• Understanding scale types and specs
• Online selling and basic website setup
• Clear customer support

• Scales used for selling by weight usually need to be approved for commercial use, so check state weights and measures rules before selling
• Check sales tax registration and how to use resale certificates in your state
• Returns, shipping damage and warranty handling with suppliers
• Do not offer on-site calibration or repair unless you have checked what registration your state requires

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your website, marketing and any sample stock. Most orders ship directly from a supplier, so you hold little stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many business buyers you reach online. Treat these figures as estimates, not guarantees.

Scales used for selling by weight usually need to be approved for commercial use, so check state weights and measures rules before selling. Also check sales tax registration and resale certificates, and avoid offering on-site calibration or repair without checking registration.