# Buy iPhones in low-tax state, resell abroad

Travels to the US regularly, buys phones where there is no sales tax, and resells them locally in a country where import taxes make them much more expensive.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Physical products | 97% |
| Earns from | One-time sales | 94% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Over $10k | 70% |
| Time (estimate) | Part-time | 50% (low) |
| Where | Online and in person | 57% (low) |
| Coding | No coding needed | 99% |

Source: [Ask HN: What is your money-making side project outside programming?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19726567), Hacker News, anotherthro313, 2019-04-23
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