Online pump reseller (drop-ship)

Small contractors, farms and ranches, maintenance crews, landscapers and homeowners who need a pump quickly.

You earn the margin between the wholesale price and your selling price, plus extras like hoses, fittings and replacement parts.

• Basic knowledge of pump types and sizing
• Product listing and online selling
• Clear customer service and advice by email or phone

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and resale certificates
• Wrong pump advice leads to returns, so list flow rates, power and fittings clearly
• Check supplier agreements on pricing, returns and warranty handling
• Product liability and general liability insurance, ask an insurer what is needed for online sales of equipment
• Heavy items mean high shipping costs, so check freight charges before pricing

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your store platform, product listings and supplier arrangements. Orders ship direct from a distributor or manufacturer, so you hold little or no stock.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many buyers find you. Heavy items mean high shipping costs, so check freight charges before pricing.

Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and resale certificates, plus supplier terms on pricing, returns and warranty. Ask an insurer about product and general liability, and list flow rates, power and fittings clearly to reduce returns.