The truth about buying apparel liquidations and closeouts

Have you been "shopping around" for the best deals in apparel closeouts and liquidations?  There are many liquidation companies that carry clothing but they are not all created equal.

For the purpose of comparison we have been doing your homework for you and checked out a few.  We will not mention the names of the other companies here for legal reasons, just the information we discovered.

Company #1:

This company has created a lot of "buzz" among online sellers' communities on facebook, but is it really all it's cracked up to be?  Besides apparel they carry everything from toys to toothbrushes.  Let's take a look at what is available in the apparel category.

There is a photo of a box with a lot number.  The price and quantity is given, in this case 560 units at $4,800.  The percentage off retail is only 59% off.

When you click there are no photos of the items, only a vague description of the types of items such as women's lingerie, skirts, tops etc.  No brands are given.  It is really a mish mash of assorted items. You can get a manifest but you have to contact the company first to see it.  Once you get the manifest it will most likely be a lengthy excel spreadsheet - all text, not photos, a ton of unique items (most likely few or no duplicates which are easy to process) which will be very costly time-wise to process / sort and sell for the average re-seller.

This company has other specialized deals such as special "same item" or "Amazon ready" lots but you have to pay a club membership to have access to them.


Let's review:

When you buy regular wholesale direct from a manufacturer it is usually around 50% off retail (more or less). 59% is not good!  Some of the lots are even as low as 30% off retail, even worse!

Minimums are very high so you will spend a ton of money for items that are not even that discounted.

I do not know what the brands are in this lot but from my experience and what other re-sellers have experienced a department store lot such as "Macy's" lot will have about 90% private label / less desirable brands and only 10% "good designer brands."  This company is not even stating up front where the merchandise is from.  It could be very low end such as KMart, who knows!

Bella Anya:

• Low minimums and small lots make it easier for the small ebay and Amazon sellers as well as other small business owners.
• Prices are much lower:  you can buy a tie that retails for $50 for $3!
• We specialize!  You will not find "junk" electronic items which are most likely damaged customer returns or toys with missing parts.  We only sell apparel and the owner has been in the garment industry in Los Angeles for over 17 years.  
• Most lots are all one brand.  What you see is what you get!  This cuts down on processing time and some items are available in multiples to save even more time!  
• Photos and details are available on all items, no boring, lengthy spreadsheets to review!
• No club fees, no lengthy paperwork, no hassels!
• Need items for ebay and Amazon, no problem!  We cater to you!  Need items with UPC's? Just let us know!
• Our process is simple:

1. Check out our facebook "hot list" here.
2. Contact us to request a custom order:  CustomerService@ShopBellaAnya.com
3. Provide a zip code for a shipping quote (US buyers only please).
4. We create a custom order here for you: www.ShopBellaAnya.com
5. Place your order and pay by credit card
6. We ship and update with a tracking number
7. Receive your order!

We pull orders custom to your specifications!  Just need tops, just pants?  Dresses only?  No problem!