Overstocks of toothpaste, singlets, shirts, bed sheets, boxer briefs, nappies and feeding bottles

This is a variety parcel of overstocks we offered to our buyers. It mixed health and beauty, clothing, linen and baby goods in one lot.

What was in the parcel?

Adent was sold throughout Australia in many leading stores, which helps any buyer.

Why does a business end up with a parcel like this?

Mixed lots usually come from a range review, a warehouse clean-out, a closing business or a distributor dropping several suppliers at once. Each line on its own might be modest, but together they tie up a lot of space and cash.

What makes it sellable, and what makes it hard?

Toothpaste, underwear and nappies are commodities. People buy them every week, so there's always a market.

The hard parts are dates and variety. Toothpaste with a best-before date has a clock on it, so short-dated stock needs a fast decision. And a novelty item like an upside-down feeding bottle needs a buyer who can see its appeal.

Who typically buys it?

Discount chains and wholesalers take the basics. Charities value nappies, linen and clothing. Overseas buyers often want personal care in volume. Nappies, underwear and personal care are all lines we've bought and sold many times.

What should a seller with similar stock do?

Send it all at once. A full picture lets John offer on the whole parcel rather than cherry-picking.

1. Send us a stock list spreadsheet (SKU, description, quantity, cost or RRP if you're happy to share, and any best-before dates), a few photos and the location of the stock. Email it to john@coorey.com or call John on 0411 430 047.
2. John discreetly surveys the market to find out what it's worth.
3. In most cases, he makes an offer to buy all of it.

More on how this works in our overstocks guide, or go straight to contact us.