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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.
Pallets
A standardised unit of stock, easy to quote for delivery and easy to compare between suppliers.
Job lots
A defined quantity of stock sold as one deal — could be a few cases or several pallets of one line.
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How they compare
| Pallets | Job lots | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical spend | Lower entry point | Varies widely |
| Delivery | Simple per-pallet quote | Quoted per lot |
| Consistency | Often mixed within a pallet | Usually one line or category |
| Handling | One pallet at a time | May need breaking down |
| Cash cycle | Faster to clear | Slower if volume is high |
Who each suits
Best for
Pallets
- • First-time buyers
- • Sellers testing new categories
- • Limited storage
Job lots
- • Proven lines you already sell
- • Buyers with space and staff
- • Trade accounts
Start with pallets while you learn what sells for you. Move to job lots when you have found a line you can shift repeatedly and want the better unit price that volume earns.
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