25+ Resell Business Ideas (Quick Money)
Looking to start a resell business but not quite sure what to start?
The good news is, there are so many opportunities to become an entrepreneur and build an innovative product/service in this line of work.
If you're looking to start your own resell business, there are several low-investment options you can choose from.
We put a list together below of the most profitable resell business ideas you can start today!
Here they are:
1. Start a lego reselling business ($19.9K/year)
Matthew Fiore from Grafton, MA, USA started Summerfield's Toys about 4 years ago, a LEGO reselling business.
- Revenue: $1,661/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Grafton, MA, USA
When I was 14, I was looking for ways to earn money. One day when visiting my uncle, he explained eBay to me and how he found his niche of selling various antiques. I was fascinated, and eager to start. He supplied me with vintage postcards to sell. It took me a while to research and learn about the postcards and how to productively sell them, but I learned the process and started making some initial sales. However, I quickly recognized postcards weren't my passion, but I knew LEGO was. I picked out some LEGO Minifigures from my own collection to list and sell and in two months, I made $200. As a 14-year-old, this was more money than I’ve ever had!
My model although profitable, was not sustainable, I only had so many Minifigures I was willing to part with. Frustrated, I sat down with my dad, shouting “I wish I could find more LEGO to sell”.
2. Start a sneaker reseller business ($60K/year)
Chris Casseday from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA started 513 Kicks over 4 years ago, a sneaker reseller business.
- Revenue: $5,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 1
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Growing up I was a huge Michael Jordan fan. The 90s were dominated by the Chicago Bulls (except when Michael decided to play baseball), and I soaked it all in. Being such a fan of MJ, I would always notice what shoes he was wearing on the court. Naturally, I had to have whatever pair he was wearing. At this point, the Air Jordan line was already well-established in the market, but nothing compared to what we see today.
Do not let someone else determine your success. It can be easy to look at similar businesses and make assumptions that they are better than yours, causing you to get discouraged.
I have vivid memories of going to a local sneaker store, typically Just For Feet, with my dad. If anyone remembers this store, they were famous for having a basketball hoop inside. This meant that you could take your new kicks for a spin before walking out of the door. It was simply the best.
3. Start a boutique ($396K/year)
Kara Brook Brown from Maryland, USA started Waxing Kara about 9 years ago, a boutique.
- Revenue: $33,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 3
- Location: Maryland, USA
Waxing Kara grew organically from my work as an artist. I paint with encaustic, a paint made with beeswax, and in 2010, I started beekeeping on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to harvest wax for my encaustic paintings.
I became captivated by honey production and the plight of honey bees in this country. I learned about the importance of bees to the sustainability of our food supply, and the preciousness of honey, especially its nurturing and healing properties. Before launching Waxing Kara, I became a honey bee advocate and began raising bees on a small scale and have increased each year until 2020 when I will manage 18 hives on our 102-acre farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. For the bees, I began planting food sources such as sunflower, bergamot, and lavender. The goal was to cultivate a complex, organic environment that provides bees essential nutrients through nature. We have planted at least 40 acres of wildflowers, fruit trees, and berry bushes, an incredible habitat all for bees (and other winged creatures) with consistent blooms from May through October.
There isn’t one single life experience or educational achievement that has put me where I am today. Instead, it’s been a series of inspirations along the way. There was no master plan. In hindsight, everything that happened has flowed like honey to lead me down this path.
4. Start a subscription box business ($4.8K/year)
Lindsay Scholz from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA started Vowed Box Co. about 4 years ago, a subscription box business.
- Revenue: $400/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
I got married in 2016, and if we’re being honest, the entire process was overwhelming – the wedding industry is saturated with ideas and opinions on “how” you should celebrate your big day, but I quickly realized that getting married is not a one-size-fits-all process.
Honestly, my goal was to sell just one box the first week that the website went live, but I ended up selling five!
Leading up to my wedding, my friends had a difficult time finding bridal gifts that aligned with my interests and taste. I had never really dreamed of a big fancy wedding, and I definitely viewed myself as a non-traditional bride. On the flipside, I also had a hard time finding gifts and keepsakes for my bridesmaids – we were all a little bit quirky, and a lot of the overly feminine and girly gifts in the market just weren’t for us!
5. Start a luxury handbags reselling business
Examples of a successful luxury handbags reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a luxury handbags reselling business:
- How To Become A Luxury Handbag Reseller And Establish Your Consignment Store
- How To Start Your Handbag Business (Story Time) How I Started Mine
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a luxury handbags reselling business ➜
7. Start an estate sales business
Examples of a successful estate sales business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a estate sales business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Estate Sales Made Easy: A Practical Guide To Success From Start to Finish: Victoria Gray
- The Estate Sale Business Kit: No Nonsense Materials That Estate Liquidators Need
Learn more about starting an estate sales business ➜
11. Start an import-export brokerage business
Examples of a successful import-export brokerage business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a import-export brokerage business:
- How To Start As An Export Import Agent/ Broker
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business (Startup): Jason R. Rich
Learn more about starting an import-export brokerage business ➜
12. Start an antique furniture refurbishing business
Examples of a successful antique furniture refurbishing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a antique furniture refurbishing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an antique furniture refurbishing business ➜
13. Start a distributor reselling business
Examples of a successful distributor reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a distributor reselling business:
- How To Start Reselling In 2021 Tips For Beginners
- 5 Things You Must Do Before Starting As A Reseller Or Thrifter!
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
- Learn How To Start A Full Time Ebay Reselling Business: Learn How To Sell On Ebay Full Time With These Secrets (How to Sell on eBay, How to Work From Home)
Learn more about starting a distributor reselling business ➜
15. Start an ebay reseller business
Examples of a successful ebay reseller business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ebay reseller business:
- How To Start An Ebay Business For $0 - Start Reselling Today!
- Beginner's Guide To Starting An Ebay Business 2019 / 2020
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Ebay Business
- Start Your Own Ebay Business (Startup): Christopher Matthew Spencer
Learn more about starting an ebay reseller business ➜
16. Start a ticket reselling business
Examples of a successful ticket reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ticket reselling business:
- How Much I Made In My Ticket Flipping Business In One Month
- Ticket Resale: How To Start Your Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Beginner's Guide To Selling On Ebay 2020 Edition: A Step-By-Step Guide To Start Making Money Reselling Online (2020 Reselling Books)
- Learn How To Start A Full Time Ebay Reselling Business: Learn How To Sell On Ebay Full Time With These Secrets (How to Sell on eBay, How to Work From Home)
Learn more about starting a ticket reselling business ➜
17. Start an art reselling business
Examples of a successful art reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a art reselling business:
- How To Start An Art Business In 2020
- How To Start An Online Art Business In 2021 (Tips To Sell Your Art Online As A Teenager)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Reselling:The Art Of Flipping Art: Buying And Selling Art for Huge Profits
- Sell Online Like A Creative Genius: A Guide For Artists
Learn more about starting an art reselling business ➜
20. Start an ecommerce reselling business
Examples of a successful ecommerce reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ecommerce reselling business:
- 5 Things You Must Do Before Starting As A Reseller Or Thrifter!
- Ecommerce Website For Reselling Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Learn How to Start a Full Time eBay Reselling Business: Learn How to Sell on eBay Full Time With These Secrets (How to Sell on eBay, How to Work From Home Book 2)
- 24-Hour Ecommerce (Online Selling Book Bundle): How to Start Your First Ever Internet Business Selling Product Without Investing on Inventory
Learn more about starting an ecommerce reselling business ➜
21. Start a resell services business
Examples of a successful resell services business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a resell services business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Resume Service
- The Complete Idiot's Guide To Starting And Running A Retail Store: James E. Dion
Learn more about starting a resell services business ➜
22. Start a clothing reselling business
Examples of a successful clothing reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a clothing reselling business:
- How To Start A Thrifting/Reselling Business (And Make Bank!!)
- How You Can Be A Successful Reseller In Streetwear
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Clothing Company: Learn Branding, Business, Outsourcing, Graphic Design, Fabric, Fashion Line Apparel, Shopify, Fashion, Social Media, And Instagram Marketing Strategy: Taylor Mansfield
- How to Start a Clothing Company: Learn Branding, Business, Outsourcing, Graphic Design, Fabric, Fashion Line Apparel, Shopify, Fashion, Social Media, and Instagram Marketing Strategy: Taylor Mansfield
Learn more about starting a clothing reselling business ➜
23. Start a drop shipping reselling business
Examples of a successful drop shipping reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drop shipping reselling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Dropshipping: A Step By Step Guide - How To Start Your Dropshipping Online Business - Harrison ZL Thomas
- Dropshipping: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners to Start your E-Commerce Business on Shopify, Amazon or E-Bay and Make Money Online From Home
Learn more about starting a drop shipping reselling business ➜
24. Become a shopify reseller
Examples of a successful shopify reseller:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a shopify reseller:
- How To Make Your First Sale Online! (Shopify Dropshipping For Beginners)
- 5 Steps To Selling On Shopify
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Dropshipping & Shopify E-Commerce Business Model 2020: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners on How to Start a Dropshipping E-Commerce Business and Make Money Online
- Shopify: How To Create Your Online Empire!- E-Commerce, Dropshipping And Making Money Online
Learn more about starting a shopify reseller ➜
25. Start a pet supplies business
Examples of a successful pet supplies business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pet supplies business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a pet supplies business ➜
And for some real world inspiration, give Brock Weatherup's story on creating The Anxious Pet a read:
My name is Brock Weatherup and this is a story about how I wanted a great, all-natural, calming product for my wonderful, yet nervous, dog named Boulder, a 10-year-old English Retriever. My team and I are all long-term entrepreneurs in the pet industry and this business is a culmination of all of that experience.
We launched several key products including exceptional pet CBD Oils, soft chews, and innovative supplement bars for calming and joint pain. We have grown the business to be over $1M per year.
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