Buyer guide

Clearance and surplus stock for independent retailers

Shops need stock that goes straight on a shelf. Presentation, packaging and consistency matter more than the headline discount on a mixed lot.

Fit

What works for independent retailers

Usually a good fit

New and clearance stock in retail packaging, manifested where possible, in categories that suit your existing range.

Worth thinking twice about

Box-damaged and returns stock can undermine a shop's presentation. Buy it only where you have a clearly signposted reduced-price area.

PalletCase / CartonMulti-PalletNEWCLEARANCE

Checklist

Before you commit to a lot

Four checks that decide whether a lot earns its place in your business.

  1. 1Match categories to what already sells in your shop.
  2. 2Ask for the manifest so you can plan shelf space and pricing.
  3. 3Check packaging condition before committing — it affects sell price.
  4. 4Keep a margin buffer for seasonal lines that slow down.

Live stock

Current lots that suit independent retailers

Availability changes as lots sell. Set a stock alert to hear when similar stock lands.

DIY Hand Tools — Case Lot
WholesaleNEW

DIY Hand Tools — Case Lot

New · Case / Carton · Ref WS-2275

Units
240
Pallets
1
Manifest
Manifested
Location
West Midlands

£1,180

£4.92 per unit · ex VAT

In Stock
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Mixed Toys — Customer Return Pallet
Just LandedReturn PalletUNTESTED RETURN

Mixed Toys — Customer Return Pallet

Customer Return — Untested · Pallet · Ref PT-1071

Units
210
Pallets
1
Manifest
Unmanifested
Location
North West
Reference retail value
£2,600

£720

£3.43 per unit · ex VAT

In Stock
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Mixed Power Tools — Customer Return Pallet
Just LandedReturn PalletUNTESTED RETURN

Mixed Power Tools — Customer Return Pallet

Customer Return — Untested · Pallet · Ref PT-1042

Units
96
Pallets
1
Manifest
Manifested
Location
West Midlands
Reference retail value
£4,800

£1,250

£13.02 per unit · ex VAT

In Stock
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Questions

Common questions

Is the packaging retail-ready?
Condition grades tell you: NEW and CLEARANCE stock is generally boxed and saleable, while BOX DAMAGED means the packaging is affected even where the item is not.
Can I buy smaller quantities?
Cases and cartons appear in the catalogue alongside pallets, so you can trial a line before taking a full pallet.

Other buyers

Guides for other buyer types