Custom and Novelty Mailbox E-Commerce Business
Design, source, or import unique creative mailboxes (dog-shaped, sports-themed, holiday designs, contemporary styles) and sell them via Shopify nationwide. Source from AliExpress/Alibaba for $150-200 including shipping and sell for $600-$2,300 each. One guy in Pennsylvania built a dog-shaped mailbox during COVID, posted it in a Facebook group, got millions of views and launched his whole business shipping worldwide.
Startup Budget
$500 – $5K
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Hybrid
Location
Online Only
Time Commitment
Full-time
Revenue Potential
$5000+/month
Skills Needed
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