Liquidation sites sell returned, overstock and surplus goods in lots. Margins can be good, but only if you account for every fee and the unsellables.
| # | Tool | Price (checked Oct 2026) | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B-Stock | Free to register; you pay for lots | Official retailer marketplaces with manifests. |
| 2 | Direct Liquidation | Pay per lot | Pay per lot with manifests on many listings. |
| 3 | GovDeals | Free to bid; buyer premium varies | Government surplus: vehicles, equipment, office goods. |
| 4 | Proxibid | Free to bid; buyer premium varies | Auction marketplace across many categories. |
| 5 | HiBid | Free to bid; buyer premium per auction | Local auction houses, often with pickup. |
Official retailer marketplaces with manifests.
B-Stock runs online liquidation auction marketplaces for major retailers and brands, selling customer returns, overstock and shelf-pulls by the case, pallet or truckload. Each marketplace has its own buyer approval. Factor in shipping and the unsellable rate before you bid.
Pros: Direct from major retailers; Manifests on many lots; Wide category range. Cons: Requires business buyer approval on many marketplaces; Freight shipping costs.
Pay per lot with manifests on many listings.
Direct Liquidation sells customer returns and overstock pallets from big-box retailers via auction and buy-now. Lots range from single pallets to truckloads with condition grades.
Pros: Buy-now and auction options; Condition grades listed; Many categories. Cons: Return pallets can be hit or miss; Shipping adds cost.
Full Direct Liquidation review
Government surplus: vehicles, equipment, office goods.
GovDeals sells surplus items from public agencies and institutions: office furniture, IT equipment, tools, vehicles and more. Many items sell well below resale value, especially pickup-only lots.
Pros: Below-market surplus goods; Office furniture and electronics; Large selection. Cons: Pickup logistics; Items sold as-is.
Auction marketplace across many categories.
Proxibid hosts live and timed online auctions from auction houses, covering collectibles, art, general merchandise, industrial equipment and more.
Pros: Wide range of auction houses; Live and timed formats; Collectibles depth. Cons: Buyer premiums; Shipping arranged per auction.
Local auction houses, often with pickup.
HiBid aggregates online auctions from thousands of auction companies, including estate, liquidation, equipment and collectibles. Many auctions are local pickup only, which keeps competition lower.
Pros: Huge number of local auctions; Local pickup reduces competition; Wide categories. Cons: Buyer premiums vary by auction; Quality of descriptions varies.
Check condition codes (new, returns, salvage), the retail value claim, and whether pickup or freight is required.
Work backwards from conservative resale value, minus fees, shipping, unsellables and your time.
The NYC Flipping Playbook ($19)
25-page, 14-chapter system for finding underpriced items and reselling them for profit: categories, sourcing calendar, comp checks, negotiation scripts.
Flip Profit Calculator ($12)
Spreadsheet that returns net proceeds, max buy price, ROI and a GO / COUNTER / PASS decision with fees for 10 platforms, plus a 500-row flip log and dashboard.
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Fees and prices were checked on October 17, 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the platform's own fee page.