Pallet Liquidation News

Key Takeaways ●     Inventory Bloat:  Persistent high interest rates have increased the cost of carrying "dead stock," forcing retailers to liquidate sooner to free up capital. ●     Consumer Shift:  As discretionary spending tightens, buyers are flocking to secondary markets (resale) for essentials, driving up demand for liquidated household goods. ●     Landed Cost Logic:  Successful buyers are pivoting toward domestic liquidation auctions to avoid the volatility of interna

Key Takeaways ●     Analyze the Manifest:  High-profit buyers use "MSRP vs. Realistic Resale" formulas (targeting 40% of MSRP) to determine maximum bids. ●     Condition Matters:  Mixed pallets typically contain 70% functional items; prioritizing "Shelf Pulls" over "Customer Returns" can increase margins by 15-25%. ●     Factor Total Landed Cost:  Profit is calculated after shipping and processing, which averages 20% to 65% of an item’s original value. The primary hurdle for

The liquidation industry does not exist in a vacuum. It sits downstream from retail inventory decisions, consumer behavior, labor market trends, and global trade policy. Over the last two years, those forces have shifted meaningfully. For liquidation professionals and resellers, understanding those shifts is no longer optional. It is the difference between anticipating supply and reacting to it. This article breaks down what changed from 2024 to 2025, how jobs and economic da

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