Used and refurbished fitness equipment reseller

Budget-minded home users, new gym owners, apartment complexes, schools and small clubs.

Profit between what you pay for used gear and your resale price, plus fees for delivery and basic repairs.

• Spotting good deals and judging equipment condition
• Basic mechanical repair and cleaning
• Negotiating
• Safely moving heavy items

• Check your state's sales tax and resale rules for secondhand goods and whether you need a seller's permit
• Home occupation rules, HOA or lease limits on running a business and storing stock at home
• Check items against product recall lists before reselling, and consider product liability insurance
• Clearly describe the condition and sell as-is where appropriate to limit disputes
• Back strain and injury from lifting heavy equipment

Estimates put startup costs typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much equipment you buy up front, your cleaning and repair tools, and any storage you need. Starting with a few items keeps stock lower.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on the equipment you source, your prices and how quickly you sell. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week of work.

Check your state's sales tax and resale rules for secondhand goods, and whether you need a seller's permit. Also check home occupation, HOA or lease limits on storing stock, recall lists before reselling, and product liability insurance.