Online sports memorabilia seller

Fans buying gifts, hobby collectors building sets, and people decorating a home, office or man cave.

You buy items below resale value and sell them at a markup through eBay, your own web store or social channels. Higher-value signed pieces earn more per sale.

• Knowing sports and collector markets
• Spotting fakes and judging condition
• Photography and writing clear listings
• Careful packing and shipping

• Forged autographs are common, so buy items with trusted third-party authentication and keep your paperwork
• Check your state's rules on selling taxable goods and sales tax registration, and how marketplaces collect tax for you
• Stock can tie up cash and prices can swing, so avoid overbuying one player or team
• Check insurance for stock and shipments, as high-value items can be lost or damaged in transit
• Check licensing rules around team logos and trademarks if you make your own displays or merchandise

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the authentication you pay for, and your listing and shipping set-up. These are estimates, so check prices on the items you plan to sell.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on the items you sell and their prices. Stock can tie up cash and prices can swing, so avoid overbuying one player or team.

Forged autographs are common, so check that items come with trusted third-party authentication and keep your paperwork. Also check your state's sales tax registration rules, insurance for stock and shipments, and licensing rules for team logos if you make your own displays.