Everything in the world of commerce has changed dramatically, and online shopping has become a huge opportunity in the furniture industry. When consumers send bulky goods – sofas, desks, patio sets – back to leading retailers such as Target, Lowe's, Walmart and the like, the logistics of shipping them back to the manufacturer themselves are often far too expensive. Rather, those items are disposed of in liquidation warehouses. That's where the profit comes for resellers.
Quicklotz focuses on wholesale product liquidation, truckloads and pallets, where you can take advantage of these reverse logistics issues. But how do you manage the high-ticket world of furniture flipping?
Logistical Challenges: Storage and Shipping Costs for Large Items
Logistical Challenges: Storage and Shipping Costs for Large Items
Furniture takes up a lot of space, unlike clothes or electronics. A plan must be made for the 'last mile' before buying a truckload of furniture.
Storage: Make sure you have a sufficient warehouse or other storage space. Quicklotz operates warehouses in Texas, North Carolina, New York, and Florida, and we understand the industry's spatial requirements. You can't flip a sectional sofa if you don't have room for it.
Shipping: Sending individual pieces of furniture to online purchasers can eat into profit. Most successful furniture flippers emphasize local pickup models to save money on freight.
Receiving: Make sure to have the equipment (such as a pallet jack or forklift), or manpower to unload the merch at delivery when buying truckloads or pallets from us.
The 'Fix and Flip': Simple Repairs That Double Furniture Value
The 'Fix and Flip': Simple Repairs That Double Furniture Value
Furniture returns are often the result of relatively small cosmetic damage during an initial shipment – a scratch on a table leg or a missing screw from a bookshelf. These are 'scratch and dent' goldmines. As Quicklotz deals in manifested and unmanifested inventory from Amazon and Wayfair, you're likely to come across some items that call for some love.
Sourcing Specific Pallets: From Office Furniture to Home Goods
Sourcing Specific Pallets: From Office Furniture to Home Goods
Not all furniture is created equal. At Quicklotz, we have multiple retail partners for your specialty needs, so you can specialize.
Home Goods: Look for Target truckloads or General Merchandise loads for trending home décor items, accent chairs, and patio furniture, as these have high mass appeal.
Office & Utility: Sources such as Lowe's or Amazon can serve the utilitarian end of the market, including office chairs, shelving, desks, and workbenches. The demand is high for both companies and home offices.
By utilizing our bespoke and exclusive programs, you can shop for the exact type of product that caters to your customers.
Marketing Tactics for Local Furniture Sales (e.g., Facebook Marketplace)
Marketing Tactics for Local Furniture Sales (e.g., Facebook Marketplace)
Local marketplaces are your best friend because shipping furniture is a profit killer. Facebook Marketplace and other similar platforms are great places to move heavy inventory.
Cross-Promotion: The same works for a Bin Store or discount shop – use big furniture pieces as 'anchor' items to attract people to your store and pay for smaller products.
At Quicklotz, we have 15 years of experience and more than 500,000 customers. With truckloads or smaller lots available, we have the supply you need to begin your furniture flipping business today.
Ready to fill your truck? Explore our website to learn what's available in our current furniture and general merchandise inventory.
