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If you don't mind doing a little digging for a good deal, consider a bin store this holiday shopping season. Why it matters: Everything seems to be getting more expensive, but bin stores are gaining popularity by selling returned items for a fraction of their retail price. The latest: The nationwide craze is catching on locally, with another store, Retail Rush, recently opening in Northland. The modest spot inside a former Big Lots is anchored by online auctions, and its website says this is the... read more →

As Axios Columbus' official bargain-shopping beat reporter, I recently visited Retail Rush to see how it works. Driving the news: It's the latest bin store to open locally, in Northland. The modest storefront inside a former Big Lots is anchored by online auctions, and its website says this is the first of more planned locations. The intrigue: The store contains rows and rows of merchandise that isn't sold in person. When bidders win auctions, that's where they pick up their items. I'm guessing ... read more →

More online shoppers mean more returns. Not every returned item makes it back to the warehouse shelf. The surge in consumer waste has sparked a quiet but powerful shift in how smart sellers source inventory, and Amazon return pallets have become the Swiss army knife of modern inventory strategy. These are large wooden crates packed with returned, overstocked, or shelf-pulled items ready for resale. From $85 pallets to bulk warehouse lots sold online, these bundles offer flexibility, affordabilit... read more →

Columbus Bargain hunters, rejoice. Retail Rush is opening soon. The new concept, which is billed as a ‘hybrid between thrifting and auctions,’ will hold its grand opening on Nov. 14. It’s located at 4645 Morse Centre Rd. According to a press release, Retail Rush inventory is made up of “retail returns, overstock, and unsold goods from popular big-box and online retailers so shoppers can get the best brands for less.”... read more →

Although flying is much more efficient than the horseback journeys we had to endure 200 years ago, going through airport security is still a very stressful experience. Between putting away your laptop and putting your shoes back on, it’s very easy to leave something behind. We’ve all had that moment when the TSA agent points to your beloved Swiss Army knife and tells you it can’t fly with you. More than one person has had to leave it behind because there wasn’t enough time to mail it. You may ha... read more →

Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, and ThredUp are all places to find decent used goods. Even Amazon has a bulk liquidations shop where you can buy pallets of overstock or returned items. They're probably some of the first places you would go, but there's another site you might want to check out called GovDeals that hosts online auctions for various goods. Here's the kicker. You can buy items that were confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Yes, the same TSA that checks people... read more →

Machinio, an online platform for buying and selling heavy equipment, has rolled out new features for dealers looking to advertise their service offerings. These new service-specific features work in tandem with the full Machinio marketplace platform and allows users to promote and manage their supporting services alongside their equipment sales. Dealers, manufacturers and other heavy equipment service providers will have the tools to perform the following tasks, according to Machinio... read more →

Reverse logistics is far more than managing product returns; it's the process that ensures goods, materials and resources continue to generate value long after their initial sale. Reverse logistics serves as the cornerstone of the circular economy. What is reverse logistics? Reverse logistics encompasses all activities that occur after a product's initial sale or distribution. It includes managing returns, recovering unsold or excess inventory, inspecting and refurbishing items, recycling materi... read more →

Somerset County will host its fall surplus auction starting on Wednesday with electronics, used vehicles, office equipment and other county items available through an online platform. Residents can preview the entire list of auction items in advance, and are encouraged to read the terms and conditions before bidding.... read more →

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory announced that beginning Oct. 1, all CPSO Sheriff’s Sales will be conducted online. To participate in the auctions, you must first create an online account on www.bid4assets.com. A $1,000 deposit will be required to bid. This deposit can be applied toward your purchase, refunded if you are not the winning bidder, or left in your account for future auctions. The online platform provides additional tools and features including auction watchlists, email noti... read more →