Used store fixture reseller (online)

Start-up retailers, pop-up shops, market vendors, boutique owners and small stores on a tight budget.

You earn the gap between what you pay for fixtures and what you sell them for, plus delivery or loading fees on bigger pieces.

• Spotting good-value items
• Negotiating
• Photographing and listing products
• Basic lifting and loading

• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration for resale
• Check HOA, lease or zoning rules before storing inventory at home
• General liability insurance is worth checking, especially if you deliver or install
• Heavy items risk injury and damage, so plan safe lifting and transport
• Confirm you are buying from the legitimate owner and that items are not recalled or unsafe

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much inventory you buy and how you store and transport it. Buying cheaply from closing stores and liquidations helps keep your starting spend down.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on what you source, your pricing and how quickly items sell. These are revenue estimates, not profit, so allow for purchase and transport costs.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration for resale. Check HOA, lease or zoning rules before storing stock at home. Confirm you buy from the legitimate owner, avoid recalled or unsafe items, and plan safe lifting.