Used washer and dryer reseller with delivery

Budget-minded households, renters, students and landlords who want a working machine quickly at a lower price.

The gap between what you pay for each machine and your sale price, plus delivery and hookup fees and haul-away of old machines.

• Spotting good used machines
• Basic cleaning and testing
• Writing clear listings and taking good photos
• Customer service and scheduling

• General liability and commercial auto insurance, since personal car policies may not cover business delivery
• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules about storing and selling from your property
• Sales tax rules for used appliances vary by state, check with your state revenue department
• Gas dryers may need a licensed professional to connect, check your state and local rules
• Machines that fail after sale, so test everything and set clear return and warranty terms
• Heavy lifting, use a hand truck and a helper for stairs

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many machines you buy, your delivery vehicle, a hand truck and insurance. Working from a garage or small storage unit helps keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many machines you source and sell, your prices and how far you deliver. That is revenue before costs, starting at around 12 hours a week.

Check insurance, since personal car policies may not cover business delivery, plus home occupation permit and HOA or lease rules. Also check your state's sales tax rules for used appliances, gas dryer connection rules, and set clear return and warranty terms.