Travel gear was never a mainstream market for people to tap into or say, “I want to invest here.” However, this has changed because of increasing leisure, added to business travels taking place more often than ever before.
Customer preferences and how people choose to travel also influence the way equipment and gear are needed.
The obstacle? Finding the right pieces, being able to connect with them, and more importantly, being able to afford them.
Liquidation pallets featuring suitcases, travel pillows, and assorted travel accessories are really sought after. This has reached the point of being very competitive lot during liquidation sales and selections.
The main reason lies in how they provide resellers and retailers with an excellent opportunity to tap into this expanding sector. All by acquiring high-demand products at competitive prices thanks to the bulk purchasing approach and option.
What you need to consider as a reseller is that the market requires focus on specific items. Pallets never come with a single product type or a category. While this is a benefit to stock inventory and have access to more variety, it can be a challenge in this industry.
Proper planning and strategies to sell your surplus travel gear will be needed to maximize profits, or to generate them to begin with.
At Coastal Surplus Solutions, we can connect you to the best pallets. While doing this, we streamline logistics, and help you determine the best approach for your resale.
What to Expect in a Surplus Travel Gear Lot
The variety will surprise you.
While suitcases and bags are the common items, you can find travel pillows, accessories, and specific options for more comfort.
This is the beauty behind liquidation lots and how you can work with all of them.
In our case, we try to go for pallets that outline in the manifest what the items are. At least, part of them so that we know it will be worth it when reselling the products.
You also want to make sure the condition is far from bad since this also increases or lowers the price you can ask for.
Focus on, mainly, these products during the manifest:
- Suitcases. This includes more than your basic options. Hard-shell and soft-shell luggage in various sizes, carry-ons and checked bags, and much more. All of them from well-known brands or options that are known for their quality and durability.
- Travel Pillows. Neck pillows, inflatable cushions, memory foam designs, and multifunctional comfort accessories. You want to focus on anything that brings comfort and, when possible, the material they are made of.
- Travel Accessories. Packing cubes, toiletry bags, RFID-blocking wallets, luggage tags, travel adapters, and organizers. Here you can find a large mix and variety that isn’t in the “not-worth-it” category. Most accessories can be sold as long as they are in good condition.
How to Sell Travel Gear Liquidation Products Quickly
Focus on more than selling them individually.
You will have products that sell quickly, while others remain in your inventory for weeks and even months.
You want to bundle complementary products to avoid this situation. Match travel pillows with suitcases, or specific organizers with extra kits that haven’t sold.
This requires a lot of control in the items you have, their categorization, and their condition.
According to Shopify, proper organization brings value as a whole. It speeds up your selling process and allows for more profits.
Thus, take the time to go through it and make profits in this market.
