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Why the Trade Wars May Lead to Excess Inventory (and what to do about it)
The ongoing trade war with China and the threat of increased tariffs coming down the pike has many retailers buying increased amounts of inventory now to avoid higher pricing later. While at first blush this sounds like a good strategy—buy…
Selling Secondary Market Consumer Electronics
The secondary market for consumer electronics consists of refurbishers, repair technicians, and manufacturers all networking with each other for the common goal of extending the life of electronic devices. When the life of a consumer electronic is extended, it does…
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 secondary market for apparel is expected to double in five…
B-Stock: Connecting Retail Buyers to Sellers with No Middleman
B-Stock was founded a little over 10 years ago and since then has become the world’s leading liquidation platform that moves billions of dollars worth of returned, excess, and other liquidation inventory from the largest retailers. Much of that success…
4 Tips to Become an Online ‘Power Seller’
The popularity of the resale industry continues to pick up steam. In fact, according to a recent resale report by ThredUp (an online consignment and thrift store), the apparel resale market is expected to reach $51 billion by 2023. This…
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…
A Guide to Buying Liquidation Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics is a hot category to source across B-Stock’s marketplaces. Your customers will love finding great deals on brand-name tech gadgets and must-have accessories. Liquidation Consumer Electronics items are sold in a variety of product conditions including new, refurbished,…
Sourcing Inventory for the Class of 2019!
As graduation day is upon us, the class of 2019 is gearing up to celebrate. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend $107.46 on graduation gifts. In fact, total spending is expected…
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the R2 Standard
The R2 Standard was originally developed to prevent the misuse and improper recycling of electronic waste. Currently, the SERI institute defines the R2 Standard as, “the premier global environmental, worker health and safety standard for the electronics refurbishing and recycling…
Recycling and the Secondary Market
Image: HYLA New research shows that 50 million tons of e-waste was generated in 2018; this is the equivalent of 2,850 cars dumped into a landfill every hour of every day for a year (PDF by HYLA). E-waste can be…
Who Buys on B-Stock? An Overview of our Buyers
Did you know that B-Stock has hundreds of thousands of registered business buyers on our platform, spanning 130 countries across the globe? From online resellers, wholesalers to local discount store chain owners, B-Stock fills the shelves (both virtual and physical)…
Buying Used Phones? Meet the New Mobile Grades
Did you know that the average cell phone will be used by two to three people before being scrapped? The rise of trade-ins and the demand for quality pre-owned phones is skyrocketing. With that, more carriers, providers, and manufacturers are…