Used Merchandise Stores vs Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricUsed MerchandiseElectronic Shopping
Average Revenue$2.5M$5.8M
Profit Margin4.0%4.0%
Est. Owner Income$100K$233K
Revenue / Employee$165K$422K
Labor Cost %14.0%14.0%
Total Businesses12,48253,105
Startup Cost (Low)$75K$75K
Startup Cost (High)$400K$400K
5-Year Survival Rate48.0%48.0%
YoY Growth4.0%4.0%
Avg Employee WageN/AN/A