Being Creative With Wholesale Merchandise

While my little “Pip Squeak” was out with my wife last night Trick or Treating, I settled down to read a few emails and came across this one from Tracy. She is talking specifically about how to resell a lot of apparel she purchased from Doba.com.

“Robert …..I originally was thinking farmer’s markets and garage sales. My friend put left overs of jeans and shoes “new” she had purchased in my garage sale last year and fared quite well. I am building a business separate from this but saw this as an opportunity to bring in a little cash flow while I’m building my business. I recently left my job to afford myself the time. I think the apparel I just purchased would probably bring in more on Ebay but I haven’t sold anything that way before. I also had the idea of taking a variety of merchandise based on what I get for a good deal and take it to the different time share resorts to the sales reps. I live in Orlando…time share mecca…also I was in the industry for 10 years so I know a lot of reps. My husband took some of the apparel “Marisa K” (shelf Pull) and sold 2 for $80. He is taking more today. I think “new” jeans and designer apparel would do well with these people. People are always selling things at the resorts to the reps…flowers, movies, whatever. I think the new children’ clothes would do well in a garage sale…I live in an upscale neighborhood my clothes (used) always do well. I would like toys as well. Sorry this is so long, I need an editor…Great book by the way…very helpful.

Tracy”

Tracy, thank you for taking the time to share some ideas with us. I think the overall message you have sent in your email really explains the point I have always tried to make: Be creative when trying to resell wholesale liquidation merchandise.

If your intent is not to build a huge business selling shelf pulls and customer returns, but rather make a few extra bucks here and there, I think you are off to a great start!

In review, here are a few ways to make a quick buck after buying a Wholesale pallet of merchandise:

Garage or yard sales

People love to go from home to home in search of a bargain. You can capitalize on this following by running an ad in your local paper and make plenty of visible signs showing potential customers how to find your sale.

Craigslist

Place ads on this free classified network selling wholesale liquidation merchandise. I do not think I have to tell you that this website receives hundreds of thousands of visors each day looking for a bargain. You have the ability to upload pictures just like eBay.

Hold a Resell Party

This is where you get a few girlfriends together and ask them to bring a friend with them to an evening of finger foods at your home. This idea is similar in concept to the Tupperware or Mary Kay events where everyone laughs, eats and buys merchandise. You can use this idea to resell handbags, clothing or just about anything else you can think of.

Trunk Sales

Trunk Sales are very prevalent in the Eastern part of the United States. This is where you pull to the side of the road and open up shop. Before you try this method make sure you meet local ordinances, which might require that you have a permit to operate. This permit is often know as a peddlers license. In my hometown I have come across people selling all kinds of merchandise on the side of the road, most attracting many customers.