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[FREE EBOOK] BULQ’s 2019 Holiday Reselling Guide

Posted on September 19, 2019 in Industry Trends
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The holiday season is just around the corner! Is your business ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Holiday shopping is starting earlier than ever, with 21% of Americans browsing for gifts before November. With that in mind, it’s important to plan ahead so you’re ready to tackle the seasonal surge. That’s why we created our 2019 Holiday Reselling Guide– a step by step eBook that walks you through every part of the holiday planning process. Start the […]

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eBay Open 2019 – Our Top Takeaways

Posted on August 1, 2019 in Industry Trends
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Last week, members of the BULQ team attended eBay Open 2019 to meet with resellers and see what the future of eBay has in store. Whether we saw you at the BULQ booth (thanks for coming by!) or you were unable to make the event, read on for highlights from the year’s biggest “sellerbration.” BIG Announcements As usual, this year’s main general session was chock full of platform updates and other seller surprises. Here are a few highlights: Managed Delivery […]

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BULQ’s 2019 Back-to-School Reselling Guide

Posted on July 9, 2019 in Industry Trends
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Okay, we know what you’re thinking- it’s the middle of summer! But, it’s never too early to plan your back-to-school (BTS) selling strategy. Similar to the holiday shopping season, BTS is starting earlier and earlier each year. Fortunately for sellers, this means more opportunity to seize this huge retail moment- $82.2 billion to be exact.  Before you stock up on school supplies, check out a few factors that can help make your BTS selling strategy a huge success. Understand BTS […]

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4 Tips to Make the Most of eBay Open

Posted on July 5, 2019 in Industry Trends
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It’s almost time for the biggest “sellerbration” of the year! July 23-25 is eBay Open, eBay’s annual seller conference in Las Vegas. If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, get ready for a whirlwind of awesome opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.  Open participants have the chance to network at nightly mixers and parties, chat with suppliers, and attend informational sessions with eBay executives. But with the conference just over two days long, how can you be sure […]

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What to Source for Summer Selling 2019

Posted on April 18, 2019 in Industry Trends
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The days are getting warmer, the sun is out longer- summer’s on the way! While it may seem early to think about summer selling, now’s a great time to prepare for the season ahead. Although similar to spring, customers’ leisure-time needs largely drive summer sales, particularly buyers with children. Seasonal activities, such as swimming, camping, and barbecuing, can all be great points of inventory inspiration. But, if you’re looking to really dive in to summer sourcing, these categories are sure […]

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4 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Resellers

Posted on April 3, 2019 in Industry Trends
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As a reseller, you’re busy. You need to be efficient and maximize the time you do have to grow and scale your reselling business. Thankfully, there are an increasing number of apps for resellers that can help you make the most of your time. Check out these four apps that are popular with resellers to get your profits and productivity flowing: Profit Bandit Profit Bandit has become a go-to app for Amazon sellers looking to make more money. It’s a […]

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Top Takeaways From ASD Market Week – March 2019

Posted on March 26, 2019 in Industry Trends
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Last week, members of the BULQ team attended ASD Market Week’s spring show to meet with resellers and learn some top tricks of the trade. Whether we saw you at our booth (thanks for coming by!) or you were unable to make the event, check out these key learnings to see our takeaways from one of the year’s biggest wholesale trade shows. From the Sessions   Get to Know Your Customers Session: Loyalty Among Consumers: Retention, Respect, & Revenue During […]

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What to Source for Spring Selling 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 in Industry Trends
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It’s that time of year again! ‘Tis the season to turn back the clocks and leap forward into a fresh start. For many, the coming of spring brings up thoughts of exciting things to come: spring break, baseball’s spring training, warmer weather and, of course, spring cleaning. In the reselling world, however, spring also means it’s time to start gearing up for some of the year’s hottest retail moments. From sports memorabilia, to cleaning supplies and even bathing suits, buyers […]

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5 Reselling Conferences and Trade Shows to Attend in 2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 in Industry Trends
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Pack your bags – it’s time to set your 2019 trade show and conference schedule! If you’ve never attended a seller-focused conference or trade show before, you’re neglecting a great opportunity to learn about and grow your reselling business. While there are many benefits of taking part in these events, resellers primarily attend to 1) explore new inventory sources and 2) add value to their app-based selling channels (like eBay, Amazon, and Poshmark), and 3) network. Conferences and trade shows […]

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BULQ Reseller Stories: Aaron Ketterer, Utah Auctionology

Posted on October 3, 2018 in Industry Trends
Aaron Ketterer

Aaron Ketterer is a part-time reseller who has been selling musical instruments, sporting goods, and dozens of other categories on eBay for 4 years. He’s been a BULQ customer since 2017. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into this business? I got into reselling through a friend. He was going to auctions and I joined him once and kept going from there. I started off buying musical instruments, because that’s something I know well from […]

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