I do the same thing in a couple other industries (not appliances). It's nice to sell a part I can drop in an envelope for $30-$60, that cost me virtually nothing and would have brought almost nothing as scrap. Here is the hard part.



1. You need to be the expert on the parts, I have about 10 filing cabinets and a computer database filled with specs. You have to be able to tell the person accurately that something will work for them.

2. You need to have the customers coming to you. I have the original product manufacturers sending me dozens of calls a day that come into their switchboard. They know I have the inventory to fill their customers needs and I take work off of their hands.

Without these two things, you can still make some money, but will not maximize your income.