Sometimes when buying customer returns or closeouts by the truckload or job lot you will receive items which you may or may not have a market for. For example, one retailer will liquidate a category of merchandise called “Hardware” and in this category you can expect to receive housewares, home decor, tools and large appliances. [...]

We are well within throwing distance of this years Christmas. Everyone scampering around for that last minute gift for that unexpected family member coming by Christmas Eve. With the rush to buy consumers are not putting much thought into gift giving. This translates to an enormous rash of post season returns. This can be a [...]

Sounds great! I will start brokering merchandise if so many others are doing the same. How do I know what kind of merchandise to broker? We suggest you follow any interests or knowledge you might have. We know of a very successful closeout broker here in California who is brokering closeout wine throughout the world! [...]

There are hundreds of retail websites representing manufaturers, retailers and wholesalers who generate huge profits without warehousing a single product. Think of this concept in terms of a website catalog of others inventory. I could pick and choose several manufacturers and simply sell their inventory. With a simple dropship agreement in place my business is [...]

Closeout merchandise can be bought from liquidators who specialize in purchasing truckloads of merchandise from retailers nationwide. These liquidation companies will typically resell to the smaller retailer in pallet or “Lot” size purchases. One West Coast Liquidator, Via Trading has several contracts with large “Big Box” retailers which in turn means you can purchase overstock, [...]