What are Overstocks?
What are Closeouts?
What are Customer Returns?
What does FOB mean?
How do I get my merchandise delivered and how much will it cost?
What is a Pallet?
What is a Gaylord?
How do I pay for my merchandise?
What is the minimum purchase?
How can I find out what you have available?
Can I see the merchandise first?
Can I buy liquidation merchandise without a Tax ID?
Do you sell outside the US?
Can we arrange our own shipping?
Can we pick up our merchandise ourselves?
Is all of your merchandise in one location?
Is all of your merchandise listed on your web site?
Do you blind ship or blind drop ship?
What are Overstocks?
Typically overstocks are products bought in higher quantities than can be sold within a certain time period. This merchandise will often be liquidated or sold off as excess inventory. This excess inventory is often referred to as overstocks. Overstock merchandise is typically new merchandise in “first quality” condition.
topWhat are Closeouts?
Closeout merchandise is typically discontinued colors, sizes, and styles etc. that are no longer part of a particular vendor's current product line. Closeout merchandise would be considered new merchandise in “first quality” condition.
What are Customer Returns?
Returns or “customer returns” are items that have purchased and then returned to the retailer for an exchange in merchandise or a refund. Customers return merchandise for many different reasons. Just because the merchandise was returned doesn't mean that it has no value.
What are seconds?
Seconds are typically less than perfect. Meaning there may be minor blemishes, discoloration or other imperfections. These sometimes include refurbished or reconditioned items.
What does FOB mean?
FOB “Free-on-Board” describes who is responsible for the freight charges and who has title or ownership of the merchandise during shipment.
FOB destination & FOB origin:
FOB followed by the shipping point is understood that the buyer pays for shipping charges and that the ownership of the merchandise is transferred to the purchaser prior to shipment.
FOB followed by the destination point is understood that the seller pays the shipping charges and retains ownership of the merchandise until the merchandise reaches its destination.
How do I get my merchandise delivered and how much will it cost?
Truckloads or pallets of merchandise will be delivered by a truck or “18 wheeler” as they are commonly called. If you do not have access to a loading dock prior arrangements will need to be made for a “lift gate” truck. This will need to be discussed with your sales representative when you call. We can arrange your freight for you. Our Logistics Department will be happy to arrange shipping for your merchandise and with the volume we ship we can usually obtain discounts that we pass on to you, of course. Purchases of less than a pallet are typically shipped by UPS.
How much are the shipping costs?
The cost of shipping is determined by the distance and weight. Call our Logistics Department for a free freight quote.
What is a Pallet?
A pallet, sometime referred to as a skid, is commonly made of wood or plastic. Merchandise is stacked and wrapped in plastic and/or strapped on a pallet to facilitate a forklift or pallet jack to quickly move it onto or off of trailers and around the warehouse. In the liquidation industry the term pallet is used to refer to a “pallet of merchandise”.
What is a Gaylord?
A Gaylord is a heavy duty corrugated box designed for large shipments and to consolidate smaller packages or merchandise into a single more manageable container.
How do I pay for my merchandise?
Payments are most often made by a wire transfer. Although, we do accept credit cards, debit cards, cashiers checks, money orders and of course cash. Payment is required prior to shipment.
What is the minimum purchase?
This depends on what merchandise you are buying. For pallets of department store returns, with no manifest, we have a three pallet minimum to ship. If you pickup at our warehouse you are welcome to choose only one pallet if you desire. However, you can purchase a single pallet of manifested overstocks, closeouts or new merchandise. We also have apparel lots, accessory lots and footwear lots. These are “less than a pallet” and can ship UPS.
How can I find out what you have available?
Join our mailing list to be regularly notified of available merchandise. However, the best deals go so fast that they never get to be faxed or emailed. If you are a serious buyer you should call and become acquainted with the sales representatives. Let them know what you are looking for and when those steal of deals come they will call you within minutes of it becoming available.
Can I see the merchandise first?
Yes and bring a Big Truck! No appointment necessary but it is recommended.
Can I buy liquidation merchandise without a Tax ID?
Yes if we are shipping the merchandise out of state. However, if you pickup your merchandise from our warehouse we may have to charge sales tax.
Do you sell outside the US?
Yes. Payment for international orders will be wire transfer.
Can we arrange our own shipping?
This depends on the merchandise and fob point. Some of our contracts mandate that we stage trailers in the yard or arrange the freight. This will need to be discussed with your sales rep.
Can we pick up our merchandise ourselves?
Again, depends on the merchandise and fob point. If you are picking up from our warehouse, yes of course. This can be discussed with your sales rep.
Is all of your merchandise in one location?
No. When we negotiate a contract we often have a grace period where we can leave the merchandise in the department stores warehouse for a few days till it is sold.
Is all of your merchandise listed on your web site?
No, our merchandise changes daily. We will often have super deals that come and go within an hour. These are the best deals of course. If you do not see what you are looking for email us, or better yet call us.
Do you blind ship or blind drop ship?
Yes, Absolutely! We frequently blind ship for brokers and some competitors too. We will protect your customers.
