Buying decisions
Compare stock types before you buy
Straight comparisons of the main ways to buy discounted stock in the UK — what each one costs you in price, time and risk.
Comparisons
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Return pallets vs clearance stock
These are the two most common ways to buy discounted stock in the UK, and they behave completely differently. One rewards effort, the other rewards speed.
Manifested vs unmanifested pallets
A manifest is a list of what should be on the pallet. Whether you need one depends on how much of your buying decision rests on certainty.
Liquidation stock vs wholesale
Wholesale gives you stock you can reorder. Liquidation gives you stock at a price you cannot repeat. Which is right depends on whether you are building a range or chasing margin.
Pallets vs job lots
Lot size decides your cash flow, your storage and how fast you get your money back. It matters more than most first-time buyers expect.
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