Specialty Inventory Counting (Jewelry, Pharmacy, etc.)
Count high-value or regulated inventory requiring expertise
Overview
Specialty counting services generate $150,000-$1,500,000 annually with 65-85% margins.
In 2025, specialty inventory requires trained counters.
Revenue from jewelry inventory counts ($5,000-$100,000 per count), pharmacy and controlled substance counts ($3,000-$30,000), wine and spirits inventory ($2,000-$20,000), precious metals and coins, art and collectibles inventory, and firearms and ammunition counts.
Successful services have specialized industry knowledge, ensure security and accuracy, understand regulatory requirements (DEA for pharmacy), use specialized valuation and identification, provide bonded and background-checked counters, and maintain confidentiality and security.
Jewelers, pharmacies, wine retailers, and specialty stores as clients.
Marketing through industry associations, specialty retail networks, regulatory compliance, security and accuracy focus, and industry expertise.
Required Skills
- Specialty Product Knowledge
- Regulatory Compliance
- Security Procedures
- Valuation & Identification
- Bonding & Background Checks
- Confidentiality
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Higher fees for specialty counting
- Less competition due to expertise required
- Security and compliance drive demand
- Work with high-value inventory
- Regulatory requirements create ongoing need
Cons
- Need specialized industry knowledge
- Bonding and insurance requirements
- Background checks for counters required
- High liability for errors or theft
- Limited client base per specialty
How to Get Started
- Build expertise in specialty industry
- Obtain bonding and insurance
- Recruit and background-check counters
- Learn regulatory requirements if applicable
- Market to specialty retailers
- Conduct secure specialty inventory counts
- Provide accurate specialty count results
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