Used / open-box equipment listings, can I sell them through Magento?

Yes, and it’s one of the highest-margin niches WebstaurantStore avoids. Used Vulcan ranges, reconditioned Hobart mixers, scratch-and-dent True refrigeration, open-box Rational combis, restaurants buy them at 30-50% off new and you margin 35-55% vs single-digit on new equipment.

The Magento mechanics:

• One SKU per unit, used equipment is non-fungible. Each unit has its own serial, condition grade, photos, repair history. Custom product type extending simple-product with attributes: condition_grade (A / B / C / D), serial_number, warranty_remaining, repair_log, photo_gallery (8-15 high-res photos showing dents / wear).
• Condition badges on PDP, A = like-new, B = light cosmetic wear, C = functional with cosmetic damage, D = needs minor repair. Filter chip on category page.
• Inspection PDF, each unit ships with a signed inspection sheet (PDF on PDP) listing what was tested, what was replaced, and any known issues.
• Limited warranty, 30-day or 90-day parts-only warranty depending on grade. Auto-emit warranty PDF on order confirmation.
• Used + new in the same catalog, layered nav filter condition = “New” / “Used” / “Open box” / “Refurbished.” Default to “New” on category landing; let buyer expand.
• Trade-in / consignment intake, admin module to ingest used equipment from closing restaurants: serial, condition, photos auto-generate a draft SKU + cost basis + suggested resale price.

Operationally the hard part is refurb + storage + photo + inspection. Once you have a 2,000sqft refurb bay and a $25/hr tech, it’s a margin machine. Categories where used moves fastest: refrigeration, fryers, gas ranges, ice machines, dishwashers.