What Does Costco Do With Unsold Kitchen Items? - Tasting Table

Costco sells leftover, damaged, seasonal, and returned products through liquidation auctions. Items are sold by the pallet online, using a B2B marketplace called B-Stock Solutions. Bidders can bid on up to 10 4x4 wooden pallets containing non-perishable name-brand and Kirkland Signature items. Participation requires an official Resale Certificate, such as a Sales Tax ID or Seller’s Permit. Auction listings show shipping locations and SKU numbers so bidders know what is included. Grading codes indicate whether products are untouched, mint, lightly used, or not worth the bid. Liquidation auctions can cost more than other retailers but may offer higher-quality bundles and reselling opportunities.

"Costco sells damaged, seasonal, or returned items by the pallet at liquidation auctions online. The store uses a B2B online marketplace called B-Stock Solutions, where business owners can bid for up to 10 4x4 wooden pallets, stocked with non-perishable name-brand and Kirkland Signature items. The catch? You can only bid on pallets if you have an official Resale Certificate, meaning not just any old shopper can participate."

"If you've registered and received a certificate - aka a Sales Tax ID or Seller's Permit - you can bid on pallets nearest you. A quick search through the auction listing will tell you where pallets are shipping from (typically larger cities like Atlanta, Dallas, Salt Lake City, and West Palm Beach) and the SKU numbers of each items included, so you know exactly what you're bidding on. And depending on its grading code, A/B, C/D, or New/Overstock, you'll know whether products are untouched, in mint condition, lightly used, or not worth the bid."

"While Costco's liquidation auctions tend to be more expensive than other stores, like Amazon or Walmart, they often have higher quality items in each bundle. Meaning, more earning potential for you when reselling. You'll find Costco kitchen items worth looking out for, like refrigerators and dish washers, along with small kitchen appliances like blenders, air fryers, and even pots and pans!"

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