Buy tired furniture second-hand, repair and repaint it, and sell it on Marketplace, at markets or to order.
- Who it suits
Practical, creative people with space to work, transport for furniture and an eye for a bargain.
- Who pays
Young families, renters, decor buyers.
- What they get
Good furniture with character at a fair price.
- Is there demand?
Painted furniture sells at published prices: a painted chest of drawers from R3,800 (Go Colour). Facebook Marketplace is free for local pickup listings.
- Real examples
- Facebook Marketplace
- Markets
- Custom commissions on clients' own furniture
A good sign: sold for at least double your costs.