Online phone accessory store

Phone owners shopping online, including people who want a case for a newer phone model or a spare charger.

You buy accessories at wholesale prices and sell at a markup. Bundles, such as a case plus screen protector, can raise the value of each order.

• Basic website or marketplace setup
• Spotting which phone models are popular
• Customer service and handling returns

• Sales tax registration with your state, and check the rules for online sales into other states
• Counterfeit or branded-look-alike products can lead to takedowns or legal trouble, so buy from trusted suppliers
• Cheap chargers and cables should meet safety standards, so ask suppliers for certification such as UL listing
• Returns, shipping delays and thin margins on popular items
• Check general liability and product liability insurance options

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on whether you hold stock or use a supplier who ships for you, and how you set up your store. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on the products you sell and how many customers you reach. The estimate starts at about 8 hours a week. Margins on popular items can be thin.

Check sales tax registration with your state, and the rules for online sales into other states. Avoid counterfeit or look-alike products by buying from trusted suppliers. Ask suppliers for safety certification on chargers and cables, such as UL listing, and check insurance options.