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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about buying and selling wholesale liquidation with Southern Liquidation.

General Buying Shipping & Freight Selling To Us Payment & Pricing International

General

What is liquidation? +

Liquidation is the process by which retailers, manufacturers, and product owners sell off excess inventory quickly — usually at a significant discount. Products end up in liquidation for several reasons:

They are not selling well or are out of season
They were returned by customers
They are overstocked at a retailer's warehouse
The retailer is closing stores or clearing space for new inventory

These goods are typically sold for anywhere between 1% and 50% of their original retail value.

What can I do with liquidation merchandise? +

The opportunities are endless. Our customers buy liquidation merchandise for:

Starting or stocking a retail store or bin store
Selling on Amazon, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or other online platforms
Running a side hustle or secondary income stream
Buying for personal use at a fraction of retail prices
Supplying flea markets, auctions, or liquidation stores

Do I need a license or permit to buy from Southern Liquidation? +

No special license or permit is required to purchase from us — we are open to the public. However, if you have a Sales Tax ID or are a registered business, please send your tax exemption certificate to sales@southern-liquidation.com before completing your purchase.

Where are your warehouses located? +

We currently operate two warehouse locations:

US Warehouse: 1121 E Jefferson St, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 — Phone: +(479) 285-5538
UK Warehouse: Unit B, Belta Bargains, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9HS — Phone: +44 20 3807 5193

What retailers do you source from? +

We source liquidation merchandise from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Wayfair, Costway, Nordstrom, CVS, Dollar General, and many more.

Buying

What is a truckload program? +

A truckload program is a full semi-truck load of liquidation merchandise, typically containing 24-30 pallets of product. Truckloads are purchased as a complete unit and are ideal for resellers, bin stores, auction houses, or anyone who needs large quantities of inventory at wholesale pricing. Browse our current programs at southern-liquidation.com/programs.

Are the products tested or inspected before sale? +

No — we do not test, inspect, or sort products before sale. All merchandise is sold AS-IS in its current condition as received from the source retailer. Photos shown in our listings are sample photos only. All sales are final.

What condition is the merchandise in? +

Merchandise condition varies by program and is clearly listed on each product page. Common conditions include:

Returns — customer returned items that may be opened, used, or damaged
Overstock — brand new items that were never sold
Salvage — items with damage, missing parts, or in poor condition
Returns / Overstock — a mix of both returned and new unsold items

What is a manifest and will I receive one? +

A manifest is a list of items included in a pallet or truckload. Some of our programs include a manifest and some do not. Where a manifest is provided, it is an estimate only and is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.

How do I get started as a buyer? +

Fill out our Become A Buyer form and our team will reach out within 24 hours. You can also browse our available programs and inquire directly on any listing.

Shipping & Freight

Do you offer freight and shipping? +

Yes — we can arrange freight for your order, or you are welcome to set up your own shipping. You can also request a quote online at southern-liquidation.com/shipping-quote.

How much does freight cost? +

Freight costs vary depending on the origin location, your destination, the weight of the load, and the type of delivery required. Contact us or use our Shipping Quote page for a free quote.

Can I pick up my order instead of having it shipped? +

Yes, local pickup is available at our US warehouse in Siloam Springs, AR and our UK warehouse in Gateshead. Contact us to schedule your pickup.

Do you ship internationally? +

Yes — we operate across 9 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, and Spain. Contact us for an international freight quote.

Selling To Us

Do you buy inventory from businesses? +

Yes! We actively purchase excess inventory, closeouts, overstock, returns, and discontinued products from retailers, manufacturers, and businesses of all sizes. Fill out our Sell Your Inventory form to get started.

What types of inventory do you buy? +

We buy store closings, closeouts, overstock, customer returns, package changes, buy backs, private label product, bankruptcy liquidation, insurance liquidation, and grocery overstock.

Do you handle pickup of my inventory? +

Yes — we can arrange pickup of your inventory anywhere in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

Payment & Pricing

Are there any refunds or returns? +

All sales are final — no refunds or returns. All merchandise is sold AS-IS in its current condition. Please read our full Refund Policy.

Do you charge sales tax? +

Yes, we charge applicable sales tax on all purchases. If you are sales tax exempt, please send your documentation to sales@southern-liquidation.com prior to purchase.

How are your prices determined? +

Our pricing is based on the source retailer, product condition, pallet count, estimated retail value, and current market demand. Liquidation merchandise is typically priced at 1% to 50% of its original retail value.

International

Which countries do you operate in? +

We currently operate in 9 countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, and Spain. We have warehouse operations in the US (Siloam Springs, AR) and UK (Gateshead, England).

Do you have UK-specific programs? +

Yes — we operate a warehouse in Gateshead, England (Unit B, Belta Bargains, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9HS).

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to help. Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.