Online used office furniture reseller

Home workers, freelancers, small businesses and startups looking for affordable desks and chairs.

You earn the gap between your buying price and selling price on each item, with extra for local delivery or bundling a desk, chair and storage.

• Spotting good deals
• Taking clear photos and writing honest listings
• Basic cleaning and repair
• Handling messages and meeting buyers

• Sales tax registration and any local business license, check with your state and city
• Home storage may need to respect HOA, lease or zoning rules, and customer pickups at home may not be allowed
• General liability insurance, and check whether your vehicle insurance covers hauling furniture
• Check whether your state has rules on reselling used upholstered items such as chairs
• Heavy lifting and the cost of renting a truck or van for larger pickups
• Meeting buyers safely, and keeping records of what you paid for stock

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your stock, storage and transport. Monthly revenue is also an estimate, typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many pieces you sell.

Check sales tax registration and any local business license with your state and city. Also check HOA, lease or zoning rules for home storage and pickups, insurance for hauling furniture, and whether your state has rules on reselling used upholstered items such as chairs.

Useful skills include spotting good deals, taking clear photos, writing honest listings, basic cleaning and repair, and handling buyer messages. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week, and be ready for heavy lifting and keeping records of stock costs.