Why resellers buy liquidation stock
Flea market booths, bin stores, swap meets and online shops all need the same thing: a steady supply of merchandise at a cost that leaves room for profit. Liquidation stock (overstock, shelf pulls and customer returns) is one of the most common sources, because it is sold in bulk at a fraction of retail.
Two ways to buy from AK Lots
1. Bid lot by lot in our weekly auction. Every lot starts at $5 with no reserve. You choose exactly what you want, and you set the price you are willing to pay. This works well if you sell specific categories, like furniture, tools or home goods, or want to test what sells at your booth.
2. Buy whole pallets or truckloads wholesale. If you move a lot of volume, you can buy full pallets or a full truckload at a fixed price instead of bidding. See wholesale pallets & truckloads to request a quote.
Tips for flea market vendors
- Know your numbers before you bid. Add the 15% buyer's premium and any card fee to your bid, then compare with what the item sells for at your booth.
- Use your resale certificate. If you have a Texas resale certificate, email it to help@aklots.com before you bid to skip sales tax on items you will resell.
- Watch the $5 lots. Plenty of lots are still near their starting price going into Sunday. Bid on the ones that fit your booth.
- Preview before you commit. Stop by the warehouse during open hours to check condition in person.
- Bring the right vehicle. Furniture and big lots need a truck or trailer. Our crew helps you load.
Getting to Hutto from Austin
Our warehouse is at 520 County Road 108, Unit 44, in Hutto, a short drive up SH-130 from North Austin and the North Lamar area. South Austin and Southeast Austin buyers make the trip every week too, and Pflugerville and Round Rock are even closer. Pickup hours are Monday to Friday 12 PM to 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. More for Austin buyers →
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