About 15 years ago I was considering starting a career as a new/used hi-end equipement dealer while I was in graduate school pursueing a PhD degree in electrical engineering. It made perfect sense at first since I could enjoy the music, play/review with all kind of equipment while making a few bucks during the process. I figured with my knowledge in electronics and music appreciation, I should have a niche. No so as I soon found out. The cost to stock good equipment is overwhelming. Keeping them in circulation in the pre-Internet era was simply impossible even as I lived in metropolitan LA area. Bargain hunters simply went elsewhere after them spent all day picking my brain. Those who eventually bought from me ended up taking 24 hours of my time asking for support or simply wanted to chat.
After about 6 months, I pocketed $15K net. Not bad for a starter but far below what I originally had in mind. Worse yet, I was absoluted disgusted with music. Everyday by the time I finally had some leisure time, I found myself no longer had the desire to turn on the stereo. Music listening became a tedious task. By the time I realized that could no longer enjoy it as a hobby, I decided it was not worth the effort and went on to finish my degree.
IMHO, unless you plan to give it up as a wonderful hobby, don't quit your day job.
After about 6 months, I pocketed $15K net. Not bad for a starter but far below what I originally had in mind. Worse yet, I was absoluted disgusted with music. Everyday by the time I finally had some leisure time, I found myself no longer had the desire to turn on the stereo. Music listening became a tedious task. By the time I realized that could no longer enjoy it as a hobby, I decided it was not worth the effort and went on to finish my degree.
IMHO, unless you plan to give it up as a wonderful hobby, don't quit your day job.