Online paintball gear store

Recreational and tournament players, parents buying for teens, and players who live far from a specialist shop.

Profit on each item sold, usually the gap between wholesale and retail price, plus extra from bundles such as starter packages and from selling parts and upgrades.

• Knowing paintball gear well enough to advise buyers
• Basic online store setup and product photos
• Order handling and customer service

• Rules on selling paintball markers differ by state and city, including age limits, so check where you can ship and sell
• Check carrier rules for shipping markers, compressed air tanks and CO2 cylinders, as some items have extra requirements
• Sales tax collection duties for out-of-state buyers, so check with your state's revenue department
• General liability and product liability insurance, since you are selling safety gear
• Competition from big online retailers, so decide how you will stand out, for example through advice or a niche

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your store setup and insurance. Suppliers can ship some items directly to customers, which can reduce the stock you need to hold.

Rules on selling paintball markers differ by state and city, including age limits, so check where you can ship and sell. Also check carrier rules for markers, compressed air tanks and CO2 cylinders, and sales tax duties for out-of-state buyers.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your product range, niche and marketing. Big online retailers compete, so decide how you will stand out, for example through advice or a niche.