🔧 Tools & Power Equipment Reselling
Reseller Guide
Premium Brands (Best Margins)
Professional Hand Tools
- Snap-on: The gold standard - 40-60% of retail resale
- Matco: Professional grade, strong demand
- Mac Tools: Truck brand, loyal following
- Wera: German precision, cult following
- Knipex: Best pliers on earth
- Wiha: Premium screwdrivers
Power Tools
- Milwaukee (M18/M12): Professional favorite, strong resale
- DeWalt (20V Max/Flexvolt): Construction standard
- Makita: Reliable, contractor trusted
- Festool: Ultra-premium, expensive new and used
- Hilti: Commercial/industrial, holds value
💡 Battery Platform Lock-in: Once pros invest in one battery platform (Milwaukee M18, DeWalt 20V), they buy more tools on that platform. Batteries sell well.
What Sells Best
| Category | Examples | Resale % |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Wrenches | Milwaukee 2767, Snap-on CT | 50-70% |
| Ratchets/Sockets | Snap-on, GearWrench | 40-60% |
| Drills/Drivers | Milwaukee Fuel, DeWalt XR | 50-65% |
| Saws | Circular, reciprocating, miter | 40-60% |
| Air Tools | Snap-on, Ingersoll Rand | 40-55% |
| Specialty Tools | Automotive specialty, trades specific | 30-50% |
Where to Source
- Estate Sales: Workshop cleanouts often underpriced
- Garage Sales: "Tools" keyword = go early
- Pawn Shops: Negotiate, check function
- Facebook Marketplace: Local deals, bundle opportunities
- Craigslist: Job site cleanouts, retiring tradespeople
- Auctions: Business liquidations, contractor bankruptcies
- Tool truck trade-ins: Snap-on trucks sell trade-ins
What to Check
- Functionality: Power tools - do they run smoothly?
- Batteries: Li-ion batteries die over time - test charge
- Wear items: Brushes, chucks, switches wear out
- Model numbers: Some versions more desirable than others
- Completeness: Cases, chargers, accessories add value
- Warranty: Some brands have lifetime warranty (Snap-on)
Where to Sell
| Platform | Fees | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| eBay | ~13% | Everything, largest tool market |
| Facebook Marketplace | 0% local | Local, no shipping hassle |
| OfferUp | 0-12.9% | Local pickup focus |
| Craigslist | 0% | Local, trades community |
| Mercari | 10% | Smaller tools, quick sales |
Outdoor Power Equipment
- Chainsaw brands: Stihl, Husqvarna = premium prices
- Mowers: Commercial (Scag, Exmark) hold value
- String trimmers: Commercial 2-cycle equipment
- Pressure washers: Commercial grade (Simpson, Pressure Pro)
Seasonal: Sell mowers in spring, snow blowers in fall. Buy opposite seasons for best deals.
Avoid
- Harbor Freight/cheap brands: Low resale value
- Dead batteries: Replacement costs kill margins
- Obsolete platforms: Old battery systems nobody wants
- Broken tools: Unless you can repair cheaply
- Heavy/bulky items: Shipping kills profits
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