Watch This! Using the BULQ Watch List to Increase Efficiency
We’ve all been there. You’re going through lists of wholesale goods looking for your next great score, but suddenly business (or life) demands your attention. Once you’re finally back to browsing, you just can’t remember the names of those listings that caught your attention and you’re left wondering what happened to that oh-so-amazing pallet you […]
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What to Source Now for Summer Selling
Weddings. Pool parties. BBQs. Yard work. Ah, the joys (and chores) of summer. If that list sounds familiar, it’s because soon those summer events will be driving a lot of demand on eBay. Buyers will be searching for centerpieces, inflatables, BBQ tongs and chainsaws. Yes, chainsaws. And whole lot more. I sat down with eBay’s […]
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Are You Limiting Your Profits by Only Sourcing Brand New Pallets?
Online selling beginners often make one limiting mistake. They’re only considering brand-new, sealed, in-box merchandise. And by doing that, they are missing out on opportunities for bigger profits and a bigger sourcing pipeline. BULQ sells liquidation goods by the case, pallet or multi-pallet bundle in the following conditions: Brand New, Like New, Uninspected Returns, Scratch […]
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How to Take Advantage of Customer Returns
What happens when a customer returns an item to a retailer? In many instances, you get a new opportunity as a reseller. Last year, U.S. consumers returned approximately $260 billion worth of merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation. Often, these items are returned only due to buyer’s remorse. Shoppers might be enticed by the […]
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3 Reasons to Start Buying in Bulk Online Today
Are you looking to branch out and explore more efficient and cost-effective sourcing opportunities for your selling business? As a consumer, you’re already familiar with saving at bulk stores like BJ’s and Costco for their personal needs, and many people even increase their savings by buying in bulk online. So why not bring that strategy […]
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5 Ways to Maximize Your Buying Power at ASD Market Week
Every year, a few members of the BULQ team travel to the largest B2B wholesale buying event in the country, ASD Market Week, to meet our customers, prospective customers, other wholesale liquidators, online retailers, and more. This trade show features the world’s widest variety of retail merchandise and is an amazing opportunity to gain new […]
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5 Steps to Stop Wasting Time When Sorting Wholesale Pallets
New to sourcing pallets of liquidation goods? Buying large wholesale lots can be very cost-effective, but when your order contains possibly hundreds of individual items, efficiency is critical. While buying and processing in wholesale quantities can feel intimidating if you’re just getting started, we have some tips to help you stop wasting time. (After all: […]
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Delabeling or Defacing Wholesale Goods: A Primer
Delabeling, sometimes also referred to as defacing, is a common process that some retailers require of resellers when their overstock goods are being sold on the secondary market. Sourcing and selling delabeled merchandise presents a fantastic reselling opportunity, though it’s important to understand and follow a retailer’s policies when sourcing these types of liquidation lots. Before purchasing lots […]
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Selling via Amazon FBA or eBay: Which Is Better?
Perhaps you’re looking to start buying and reselling goods for profit — or you’re already making money in the flipping business and are looking to scale up. If you’re new to the online arbitrage game, you might be wondering “which is better: selling via Amazon FBA or eBay?” Let’s break it down and take […]
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Going to ASD Market Week? Meet Us There!
With more than 2,000 exhibitor booths and a variety of informational sessions, ASD Market Week (March 19-22, 2017) is a trade show that should be on every product sourcing savant’s calendar. The BULQ team is thrilled to be participating in the show as an exhibitor! If you plan on attending ASD and would like to […]
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