Owner: The Closeout Industry URL:http://thecloseoutindustry.com Join Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:42:32 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: The closeout Industry serves as an educational resource for all who purchase wholesale closeout merchandise including customer returns, shelf pulls, overstocks and salvage, with the intent to resell for profit. If you sell wholesale closeout merchandise i Site statistics:Click here
Closeout Educational Blog - Another Interesting Read! 2008-03-06 21:43:21 I am going to pass on a very informative blog today, The Clothing Broker. In this Blog they talk very specifically about sourcing high end name brand apparel with an emphasis towards Ebay sellers. I spent at least 30-40 minutes reading through this informative site and I think you will appreciate various topics. I [...] Read more:Educational
Stock Lots High End Apparel - Jeans - Fake or Authorized to Resell? 2008-02-29 23:41:04 There has been an ever increasing authenticity issue as it relates to high-end designer branded apparel sweeping the country. The wave of designer “knock Offs” is prevalent through several channels including Ebay, Flea Markets and other venues. Not only does “Fake” apparel hurt the original manufacturer as far as branding, but it also has [...] Read more:Apparel
, High End
, Jeans
, Stock
Directory for Liquidators, Importers and Wholesalers 2008-02-28 23:06:06 I am very pleased to announce that I will be writing for a new blog which will be apart of the huge wholesale website WholesaleEz.com. WholesaleEz is an excellent source for not only Wholesale Closeout Liquidators, but traditional wholesalers as well. Tentative blog launch will be in March, but please do not wait [...] Read more:Directory
Biggest Challenge Buying Wholesale Closeouts? 2008-02-26 23:44:40 I spoke of advantages yesterday in selling closeout and surplus merchandise so it is only fair to to spend a little time talking about one distinct disadvantage. First and foremost sourcing closeout merchandise can be difficult. Unlike traditional wholesale where you might have 3-4 major suppliers ongoing, closeout merchandise including shelf pulls, customer [...] Read more:Buying
, Challenge
, Closeouts
, Wholesale
Advantage of Selling Closeouts and Returns 2008-02-25 17:15:57 Selling closeout and customer returned merchandise on Ebay or through a traditional retail store can evoke curiosity in your auction bidders or “Walk in” customers.
There are advantages and disadvantages to selling closeouts and customer returned merchandise on Ebay and through more traditional channels like a “Brick and Mortar” store or flea market. Today I will [...] Read more:Advantage
, Closeouts
, Returns
Delabeling and Defacing Name Brand Closeouts and Salvage 2008-02-24 22:34:31 Prior to purchasing most closeouts and Surplus merchandise from various retail stores or liquidators you will be required to sign, date and adhere to strict reselling restrictions. Each big box chain store will have different requirements for reselling customer returns or shelf pulls. Most of the time you will have to either deface or remove [...] Read more:Brand
, Closeouts
, Salvage
Another Tool To Investigate Before you Purchase Pallets & Truckloads 2008-02-20 01:36:00 Wow, am I really up this late? Oh well…. I wanted to pass on an interesting website you can use to investigate potential liquidators you might be thinking of buying from. The website is called Ripoff Report. I have spent at least 30-40 minutes typing in different closeout and liquidation companies into their database and [...] Read more:Investigate
, Purchase
Making Money Selling Name Brand Childrens Closeouts 2008-02-19 19:28:00 Looking for children’s closeout and shelf pull apparel to sell at your store or on Ebay? Names like The Children’s Place, Tommy Hilfiger, Carters, Roca Wear, Nike, MUDD, Limited, Gap, Calvin Klein and others?
Name Brand
Kids apparel starting at $2.65 per piece! No damages as you can buy in Stock Lots (Same Style, in size [...] Read more:Childrens
, Closeouts
, Money
Selling your first Pallet of closeout merchandise at a Garage or Yard Sale 2008-03-09 23:00:15 I would venture to say that a lot of readers here are researching a liquidation or closeout company to buy from with the hopes of making a first initial purchase. It really does not matter if you are planning to buy a pallet or a small lot of general merchandise, electronics or even apparel most [...] Read more:Garage
Pallets of Sears Name Brand Childrens Apparel - Customer Returns 2008-03-14 07:37:24 I want to talk today about Name brand children’s shelf pull and customer returned apparel which can be purchased by the pallet load. Sears
will pack apparel, accessories and last but not least “Holey” Jeans. Let me explain…Sears has a program where you can take your children’s jeans into the store for credit [...] Read more:Apparel
, Brand
, Childrens
, Customer
, Returns
Selling Salvage Food - Banana Boxes 2008-03-16 22:33:59 Looking for a category of salvage and closeout merchandise to retail? How about reselling a line of merchandise that everyone “must have”? When times are tough [as they are currently in our Country] the average family is continuously looking for ways to save money. If you think about it…when money is “tight” consumers can decide [...] Read more:Boxes
, Salvage
Five trusted sources for shelf pull, closeouts and general wholesale products 2008-03-24 22:31:42 The internet is at times can be flooded with wholesale closeout companies. Knowing who to trust and where to buy are common questions which we receive all the time. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of my five trusted sources
for shelf pull, closeouts and general wholesale products. I have first hand knowledge [...]
Salvage Groceries For Profit! 2008-03-27 22:28:39 Our article on Salvage
, distressed and surplus food discount reselling proved to be very popular. Hundreds of search engine inquires are flooding in with many questions from entrepreneurs who want to get a piece of the pie (Pardon the pun). It is my impression that due to rising gas prices consumers are not only paying [...]
Liquidation.com - Below Wholesale Auction Giant 2008-04-01 21:10:52
No matter what type of closeout merchandise you are looking for at Liquidation
.com there are hundreds of Retailers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Public Sector Agencies, Wholesale
rs, Financial Institutions, Reverse Logistic Companies and Depot Repair Companies auctioning off closeouts, surplus, customer returns and salvage merchandise daily.
Liquidation.com is a marketplace where professional buyers can source commercial surplus [...] Read more:Auction
, Below
Purchase Electronics, Apparel and Tool Pallets Direct 2008-04-07 15:55:13 Are you buying pallets of general merchandise, electronics, apparel or tools from a liquidator?
Would you like to buy direct?
All of the liquidators online who are selling pallets or truckloads of toys, general merchandise, electronics, domestics, apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, designer goods, tools, hardware are buying from the same source. Each liquidation company who brokers pallets [...] Read more:Apparel
, Direct
, Purchase
Quicksell - Zaken Corporation Legit? You Decide 2008-04-13 22:36:49 Back when I was brokering and warehousing merchandise I would receive at least 1-2 calls a weak from individuals who had bought into the Quicksell / Zaken Corporation
. The callers would continuously ask about merchandise I had for sale. I recognized the calls because they all asked the same questions. Every call or inquiry would [...]
Buy Below Wholesale - Electronics from Circuit City Direct - Pallets & Truckloads! 2008-04-14 23:40:11 I started reviewing all of my direct contacts for Closeout and surplus merchandise and then I hear today that both Circuit
City and Blockbuster are all over the news. Apparently the Blockbuster corporation has set it sights on acquiring the chain electronics store. I guess due to the competition from Netflix and other online video [...] Read more:Below
, Circuit City
, Direct
, Wholesale
Selling Closeout & Overstock Name Brand Shoes on Ebay 2008-04-16 22:22:20 The well known brands sell the best on Ebay -Kenneth Kole Reaction, Nine West, Clarks of England, Micael Kors, Anne Klein, Born and Steve Madden, Columbia Sportwear, Adidas, Geox, Donald Pliner, Franco Sarto, BCBGirls, Calvin Klein Footwear, Frye Boot Co., Matisse Footwear, Patagonia, Steven, Circa, Jessica Simpson, Tsonga, Rampage, Kenzie, Chinese Laundry, Sketchers, Stride [...] Read more:Brand
, Overstock
Selling Closeout Merchandise on Amazon.com 2008-04-21 14:44:24 Many of our dedicated followers here at The Closeout Industry sell merchandise through several different channels, Ebay being one of the platforms. If you have read through this blog you will recall on several occasions that I have recomended being creative when selling closeouts and diversifieng sales channels. I know the most successful closeout merchandise [...] Read more:Amazon
, Merchandise
Customer Returned Electronics - How much damage to expect? 2008-04-23 21:20:47 Customer returned electronics are not for the timid, I would recommend anyone buying pallets and truckloads of electronics have an excellent marketing plan in place. Customer returns, as you know, can range from box distressed to outright irreparable damage. I know from experience that it is a it of a “craps shoot” when factoring in [...] Read more:Customer
Closeout Toys - Below Wholesale! 2008-04-27 10:31:54 Closeout Industry Resource…
Wholesale
and below wholesale pricing can be found at Empire Discount.
Empire Discount has been a leading supplier of NEW closeouts, liquidated goods, and surplus items since 1982. They offer offer sample packages to get you started, less than full case pricing and volume discounts to help your bottom line.
Empire Discount
648 Central Park Ave
Scarsdale, [...] Read more:Below
Buying Wholesale Merchandise at Store Closing Sales 2008-05-04 00:41:34 When a business is forced to close its doors there is always a critical time deadline involved. Typically the retail store closing will advertise a final day to shop and markdown inventory lower and lower as that day draws near. This is an excellent time for the reseller (you) to step in and purchase [...] Read more:Buying
, Merchandise
, Sales
, Store
, Wholesale
Purchasing Wholesale Pallets from Walmart.com 2008-05-04 16:37:00 Have you purchased pallets and truckloads of wholesale merchandise from Walmart
or Walmart.com?
Walmart.com is a lot like your neighborhood Wal-Mart store. They feature all of the same products found in store as well as “Web Only” products. Online shoppers have access to a greater selection of items including some really well known name brands especially [...] Read more:Purchasing
, Wholesale
Biz2BizWholesale.com - Liquidator Profile 2008-05-09 07:41:23 Please read about our Liquidator review process here
Published company description:
“BIZ2BIZ WHOLESALE is your premier wholesaler for used name brand clothing! Our expertise is carrying ALL name brand clothing including the most popular GAP, Old Navy, Little Me, Healthtex, Tommy, RL, and MORE! We pride ourselves on EXCELLENT customer service [...]
Purchase QVC Pallets Online! 2008-05-12 06:51:29 QVC has a website where you can view and purchase pallets of merchandise which are sorted into three condition categories:
1st Quality – Discontinued and/or overstock merchandise that is considered new and contains no flaws or defects. Product is sold as is with no warranty or return privileges.
2nd Quality – QVC customer returned products that are [...] Read more:Purchase
closeout blogging - Here there & everywhere 2008-05-18 15:51:37
Take a break today and surf on over to WholesaleEz’s Blog as I am blogging for our friends at Merchants Media who publish Merchants News, which is a wholesale trade publication published monthly. Long before the days of the Internet, print trade publications were the primary source for getting the best buys on wholesale, closeouts, [...] Read more:everywhere
How To liquidate Inventory 2008-05-19 22:57:38 I have spent hundreds of hours explaining how to find closeout merchandise, but today I thought it would be wise to give you a source for selling excess and surplus merchandise. Maybe you are a retailer that has slow moving inventory? Do you have a need to liquidate a large quantity of merchandise?
Liquidation.com is [...] Read more:Inventory