The 9 Best Liquidation Auction Sites of 2024 (2024)

Tricia Goss

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What We Like

• Rich search features, such as shipment type, location, current bid amount, and condition.

• A wide variety of item types, including apparel, furniture, and home entertainment.

What We Don't Like

• All items are as-is and claims for damaged merchandise are not accepted.

• Most listings only include a stock image and not photos of the actual items.

02

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What We Like

• Top retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Macy's, work with B-Stock.

• Abundance of items up for auction.

• Auction lots narrowed to a specific type of item rather than a mishmash of random products.

What We Don't Like

• Wire transfers are the only form of payment accepted.

• Condition of items is detailed only by a grade for the lot.

• All sales are as-is.

03

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What We Like

• Extensive category list allows shoppers to find bulk lots of specific items.

• Search options such as size and condition can help bidders select auctions that suit their needs.

• Bidders can search by location to reduce shipping costs.

What We Don't Like

• Many items are considered "end of life" or non-functioning.

• All products are sold "as-is" and neither cosmetic nor operational condition is guaranteed.

04

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What We Like

• All items are guaranteed to be authentic.

• Flat-rate shipping applies to all auction items.

• Accepted forms of payment include all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, PayPal Credit, and Behalf.

What We Don't Like

• Shipping can be slow.

• No returns or exchanges are offered.

05

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What We Like

• Bulq offers apps for Android and iOS.

• Most major credit cards, PayPal, and PayPal Credit are accepted.

• Manifests are guaranteed to be at least 98 percent or Bulq will refund the difference.

What We Don't Like

• Many items are listed as non-inspected returns.

• No returns or exchanges are offered.

06

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What We Like

• Listings display up-to-date market prices.

• All products are tested and, if necessary, refurbished prior to selling at auction.

• The platform offers rich features, including tracking auctions, Buy Now, and Make Offer options, as well as financing availability.

What We Don't Like

• Unable to sort listings by current bid amounts.

• Shipping can take up to two weeks.

07

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What We Like

• Bids start at $1.

• No reserves on listings.

What We Don't Like

• Buyers must arrange shipping.

• Since the items sold must be obtained from closing restaurants, shipping arrangements must be made within days.

08

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What We Like

• Options such as Ending Soon, Recently Added, Most Popular, and Hot Deal Alerts can help buyers find the best deals.

• Some listings are suitable for individual consumers.

What We Don't Like

• All merchandise is considered salvage and "as-is."

• Freight costs can be prohibitive for smaller listings.

09

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What We Like

• The auction site has warehouses across the country and allows buyers to pick up their items if they prefer.

• Products are sold for up to 90% off retail prices.

• PayPal, credit cards, and wire transfers are accepted.

What We Don't Like

• Shipping estimates are provided but are subject to change.

• You must file a dispute if you wish to return any merchandise.