Unchecked returns. Expected split is roughly 20% new, 40-50% open box/good, 20-30% damaged/salvage.
Middlemen sometimes sort through pallets, remove high-value items (like iPads), and re-wrap them. buying pallets from amazon
Always try to buy manifested (a list of items) to estimate the value. Unmanifested ("mystery") pallets are extremely high risk. 3. Cost Analysis and Profitability (The 2026 Reality) Unchecked returns
The official channel. Requires an Amazon Business account and tax exemption. Best for raw, unsearched inventory. 40-50% open box/good
Purchase cases or smaller lots (e.g., from BULQ) to understand the process before buying full truckloads.