Liquidation pallets of children’s products offer resellers a practical way to access high-demand inventory at reduced costs. All of it while being able to maximize profits thanks to the overall opportunities these offer.
After all, the children’s product industry is booming with toys, clothing, and innovations. While birth rate is declining, there are many people who care about what their children have. Let’s not leave behind caretaker centers and schools.
For resellers, this introduces an opportunity to buy products at a fraction of wholesale price while profiting greatly. This is possible while also taking care of the planet and helping buyers access affordable items.
However, success in this space depends on understanding the process of preparing, marketing, and selling surplus children’s goods efficiently and safely. Not everything is served on a silver plate. Hence, take the time to learn all the aspects involved and how you should be working around liquidation and surplus.
Understanding Your Inventory for Sales.
Do you have an idea of how you stock inventory? If so, how are you supposed to handle each item or piece?
All of it matters to make sure you are offering the best children’s products and pricing them accordingly. it also helps have more control over quantity and how you are working on categorizing the products.
In our experience at Coastal Surplus Solutions, we highly recommend following these three steps:
- Audit and Sort. Begin by carefully reviewing the manifest and physically sorting your pallet. Separate items by category, brand, and condition.
- Inspect for Safety and Recalls. Check each item for recalls and safety compliance, especially for toys and children’s products. Use resources like SaferProducts.gov and request Children’s Product Certificates when possible. Do not sell recalled or non-compliant items since they are often recalled for a reason, usually a safety-related one.
- Assess Condition. Only list items that are clean, undamaged, and include all necessary parts or instructions. For clothing, ensure items are free of stains, tears, and excessive wear.
Prepare Your Surplus Items for Sale
Presentation is just as important as with items or products from the brands’ stores.
This says a lot about how much you pay attention to your items and how you are supposed to handle resales. Therefore, take your time to:
- Clean and repackage. Clean all items thoroughly. Repackage loose or open-box items attractively, using clear bags or boxes to enhance presentation.
- Bundle strategically. Create themed bundles to increase perceived value and move inventory faster.
- Label clearly. Provide accurate descriptions, including brand, size, age range, and condition. High-quality photos and honest details build buyer trust.
Choosing the Right Sales Channels
Not sure about how to sell your children’s product liquidation items? Choosing multiple channels is the best approach.
You want to reach a broad audience to move all items. For this, focusing on a single channel will limit your options for maximizing profits.
As mentioned by Shopify, having multiple channels allows you to have a wider range in offering your products. This means you want to take your time to prepare it all and be in more than your local spaces or online marketplaces.
You can employ websites, community events, direct-to-consumer methods, and much more.
Succeeding in the Liquidation Industry
Once you have everything set, research about prices, market your products, and keep an eye on trends.
Children’s product liquidation and surplus goods are great options for profit. However, trends change quickly, meaning you need to stay ahead and know how to move your inventory accordingly.
Feel free to contact us at Coastal Surplus Solutions if you need help to source or to leverage this opportunity.
