Pharmacist, 31, to make $20MILLION after quitting to sell sneakers

An ex-pharmacist who quit his job at Chemist Warehouse will turn over $20million in the next 12 months after opening a designer sneaker store filled with more than 10,000 pairs of shoes.

Edwin Low, from Melbourne, bought what he thought was a 'rare' pair of sneakers for $500 from a seller in a Facebook group, but was left feeling 'defeated' when he opened the box to find the footwear was fake.

'The seller had a legitimate Facebook profile, but when I tried to get a refund - he instantly blocked me,' he told FEMAIL.

'I quickly told my friends and was shocked when they said almost everyone buying sneakers on social media would eventually run into a scammer.' 

After that experience, the now 31-year-old launched the Secret Sneaker Store in 2017 - an outlet protecting customers from buying fake sneakers online and giving them the opportunity to choose from more than 1,000 limited-edition styles from Yeezys to Jordans and Nikes. 

'My very traditional Malaysian parents thought I was crazy to give up my stable job at Chemist Warehouse to chase my dream of opening a sneaker store,' Edwin said. 

He used all his savings working as a student pharmacist, Uber driver and Airtasker moving lawns to get the business up and running.

'My parents still think I'm crazy - but at least they brag to their friends now that I am successful and crazy!' Edwin said.