All Articles from Andrea Vargas

Export Education: An Introduction
Export Education: An Introduction

Many buyers have built or expanded their business by exporting liquidation auction lots bought on B-Stock. A recent survey of B-Stock buyers revealed that the largest category they export is apparel, followed by footwear and consumer electronics. So where do…

Feb 11 2020 · 4 min read

List it! How To Write Product Descriptions That Sell
List it! How To Write Product Descriptions That Sell

You already know the importance of good photography when it comes to ultimately moving inventory. But, shoppers have to find your products first! While most customers make their purchase decision on the product photo, the product description helps fill in…

Jan 09 2020 · 3 min read

Getting Started: Manifests
Getting Started: Manifests

When buying bulk lots on B-Stock, there’s no better tool at your disposal than a manifest. This document details the inventory included in a particular lot, and unless otherwise stated in the listing, most lots come manifested. Since you can’t…

Sep 26 2019 · 5 min read

A Guide to Buying Liquidation Apparel, Accessories, & Shoes
A Guide to Buying Liquidation Apparel, Accessories, & Shoes

It’s a boom…it’s a growth spurt…it’s a full-scale resale revolution hitting the apparel industry! According to a resale report from ThredUp (the world’s largest online thrift and consignment store), the U.S. secondhand apparel market grew 14% in 2024–5X faster than…

Jul 17 2019 · 6 min read

Boost Sales with Great Photos Using Product Photography Tips
Boost Sales with Great Photos Using Product Photography Tips

There’s a reason they say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” While an accurate product description is important when reselling online, a quality photo can say that much more. Offering potential customers a clear and honest visual representation of…

Jun 18 2019 · 3 min read

Appliance Liquidation: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Buying
Appliance Liquidation: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Buying

The liquidation appliance sector is booming, offering great opportunities for small businesses and resellers of used and scratch and dent appliances. Two major reasons for this growth include retail store closings and lenient return policies. With the top seven appliance…

May 28 2019 · 6 min read

Home Appliance Liquidators and Appliance Liquidation Solutions
Home Appliance Liquidators and Appliance Liquidation Solutions

The Appliances Secondary Market Countless home appliance retailers and manufacturers turn to appliance liquidation services or solutions to efficiently manage their surplus inventory. This move is often driven by the realization that the costs associated with warehousing excess stock surpass…

Jun 26 2013 · 3 min read

A Quick Guide To Television Liquidation and TV Liquidators
A Quick Guide To Television Liquidation and TV Liquidators

The TV Liquidation industry is profitable, with many resellers making a good return on reselling liquidation TVs. All of the items you see on the shelves of department stores or large retailers have a shelf life. If retailers cannot sell…

Jun 26 2013 · 3 min read

A Guide To Excess Inventory And How To Buy It
A Guide To Excess Inventory And How To Buy It

By definition, excess inventory is inventory that a retailer no longer wants sitting on store shelves or a manufacturer wants out of their warehouse. Large retailers must constantly clear out their remaining old inventory to make room for the latest…

Jun 26 2013 · 3 min read