Consider this: in 2014 consumers returned a record $284 billion worth of merchandise to retailers. That’s a huge number (about equal to the GDP of Singapore) and it is only going to get bigger due to the continued increase in online sales (which typically bring a higher return rate) and relaxed return policies by retailers to drive …
Did you know that around 10% of all holiday purchases are returned to retailers in the months following Christmas? Whether buyers’ remorse, relaxed return policies or gift-recipient repugnance, retailers are getting back close to $64 billion in merchandise sold during the holidays; much of which can’t go back on the shelves. All of these returns, however, …
In 2014, consumers returned a record $284 billion worth of merchandise to retailers. This number is increasing largely due to the increase in online sales (which typically bring a higher return rate) and relaxed return policies to drive customer loyalty. Lack of innovation over the past 50 years for dealing with consumer-returned and excess inventory …
Despite a recovering economy, US shoppers still found enough money on their credit and debit cards to drop $601.8 billion in retail spending during the recently completed 2014 holiday shopping season per the National Retail Federation. While we can’t know the depth of thought and consideration that took place with those buying decisions, we do …
All payments are due within 2 business days of the close of the auction and must be made by wire transfer. If you are unfamiliar with sending a wire, you can easily do it from your bank (for a small fee that varies by bank). Many banks allow you to send wire transfers via their …
Please refer to the shipping details on any B-Stock Sourcing Network marketplace auction page for specific shipping instructions for that listing. Our marketplaces may have buyer-arranged shipping, calculated shipping costs, and flat rate or free shipping. Most “Buyer Arranges Shipping” auctions of one pallet or more will have a shipping estimate provided by Freightquote.com. This …
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The condition of the merchandise being sold varies depending on the marketplace and individual auctions. The inventory can be anything from new in box to refurbished to salvage condition. Please view the auction page for information for each listing, and visit our “Conditions” page for more information on each condition type.
Once you are approved to bid on the respective marketplace you can go to any auction page and enter the highest amount that you are willing to pay. Enter the amount in the white box to the right of “My Maximum Bid.” Below, you will see the minimum allowable bid amount. Once the amount has …
All merchandise sold across the B-Stock Sourcing Network is sold via auction only. If you only want to place one bid, you can place a proxy bid – a best and final offer – and have the system manage the bidding for you. Example: If you find an auction that you are interested in that …