LCD Recycling and Reselling Business
Buy broken or used LCD screens, sort and grade them at home (even at the kitchen table), and ship them to China for refurbishment or recycling. The host ran LCD Cycle around 2017, processing screens at home with his wife helping sort through inventory. The business provided consistent income for a period. Involves international shipping and supply chain management with manufacturers overseas.
Startup Budget
$5K – $50K
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Hybrid
Location
Anywhere
Time Commitment
Full-time
Revenue Potential
$50K-$500K+/year depending on volume and margins on screen resale
Skills Needed
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