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Field notes on buying surplus inventory from China — written for buyers, not for search engines.
Sourcing GuidesHow to Buy Stock Lots from China: A Buyer's Checklist
A practical checklist for evaluating surplus and clearance lots before you commit: batch definition, condition grading, manifest review, sampling, and contract terms.
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Cost & MarginStock Lots vs. Regular Wholesale: What Changes in Your Landed Cost
Unit price is only one line in the landed-cost sheet. Here is how surplus lots shift sorting, re-packing, inspection and markdown costs — and when that still works in your favour.
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LogisticsFOB vs. CIF for Surplus Inventory: Choosing the Right Incoterm
Both terms are common on surplus shipments, and they shift cost, control and risk in different directions. A practical comparison for bulk and clearance cargo.
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