Sourcing Inventory to Resell
A pallet is only a deal after the buyer's premium, freight, unsellable units and platform fees. Run the numbers before you bid.
Avoid pallet scams
- No manifest or only stock photos: ask for the manifest and condition grade, or walk away.
- Prices far below every marketplace, plus pressure to pay now.
- Payment only by wire, Zelle, gift cards or crypto to an individual you can't verify.
- A website or social page copying a real company's name, or an address and phone number that don't match.
- Safer: established marketplaces with buyer terms, or local warehouses where you inspect before paying.
Resale certificates
B2B sellers often require proof you're buying for resale so they don't charge sales tax. Illinois uses Form CRT-61, Certificate of Resale; other states have their own forms. Register with your state first. This isn't tax advice.
Track every lot's cost and each sale in the Profit Tracker.
FAQ
Do I need a resale certificate to buy pallets?
Many B2B liquidation marketplaces require one. B-Stock, for example, says resale certificates are required from US buyers (tax IDs from non-US buyers). In Illinois the form is CRT-61, Certificate of Resale.
How do I spot a pallet scam?
Be wary of sellers with no manifest, prices far below everyone else, pressure to pay fast by wire, Zelle, gift card or crypto, and contact details that don't match the business address. Buy from established marketplaces or visit in person.