Can I source wholesale for reselling in Australia?
Yes, but margins are tighter than op shop sourcing. Wholesale options include: Alibaba (requires ABN for most AU-based suppliers), trade expos like AGHA (Australian Gift and Homewares Association), and clearance wholesalers like Hampers & Gifts Australia. The risk with wholesale is competition — if others can source the same goods cheaply, the market price drops quickly. Wholesale works best for items where you add value through branding, bundling, or specialist knowledge.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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