Computer Parts Wholesaler

Computer Parts Wholesaler Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Shifting gears towards a tech-savvy venture? Think about starting a computer parts wholesaling business. As a wholesaler, you will act as the middleman between manufacturers of computer components and retail businesses or technology firms in need of such parts.

This business requires knowledge of the tech industry and an ability to forge strong relationships with both suppliers and buyers. You'll handle bulk purchases, manage inventory, and offer competitive pricing to your clients, ensuring their tech needs are consistently met.

If you're drawn to the world of technology and enjoy operational logistics, this could be a rewarding path. With the demand for computer parts only continuing to grow, entering the wholesale market offers steady opportunities. Align yourself closely with the needs of the tech market, and you'll find this business both challenging and fulfilling.

In this list, you'll find real-world computer parts wholesaler success stories and very profitable examples of starting a computer parts wholesaler that makes money.

1. TechUnwreck ($1.44M/year)

Matt McCormick, founder of TechUnwreck, came up with the idea for his business when he broke his cell phone screen and decided to fix it himself. He started a small e-commerce website offering phone repairs through the mail, attracting customers through Google Adwords. The business grew and evolved to focus on bulk repairs for schools and businesses, and in 2021, they are expecting to do 30,000 device repairs and $3 million in sales.

How much money it makes: $1.44M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 8

How Cracking My Screen Led Me To Build A $2.7M/Year Business

TechUnwreck, a mail-in bulk device repair service for schools and businesses, started as a part-time side hustle learning to fix phones after its founder's own phone broke and is now expecting to do 30,000 repairs per year and $3 million in sales in 2021, thanks to a committed hiring process, in-person repair model, and online reputation.

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