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How to Minimize Shipping Costs

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Minimizing your absolute or relative shipping costs have a direct impact on your potential profits.

Here are some important numbers to know when it comes to calculating and factoring in shipping costs.

1) The percentage of freight that is paid compared to the total invoice amount. For example:

2) The Landed Cost (delivered cost after factoring in shipping amount) of the item per pallet or per unit (when applicable). For example:

In some instances, the shipping cost will be too high in relation to the cost of the goods. In such instances, there are many ways you can minimize those costs and lower your percentage paid on freight.

Here are various ways that can help you reduce your relative shipping costs:

OPTION 1

SHIPPING MULTIPLE PALLETS IS OFTEN CHEAPER THAN SHIPPING JUST ONE.

Much of the initial cost of shipping covers the pick-up, the delivery and the administrative paperwork. These are generally fixed costs and shipping one pallet will always be relatively more expensive than shipping multiple pallets. After that intial charge, the cost for the second or third pallet only goes up marginally. This is especially true when shipping to residential addresses and/or when shipping with a lift-gate since both are relatively fixed flat charges.

EXAMPLE:
Assuming the pallets are of equal weight

Shipping 1 pallet from CA to NY can cost $250.
Shipping 2 pallets can cost $350 ($175 each)
Shipping 3 pallets can cost $430 ($143 each)

As you can see, the cost of shipping additional pallets increases disproportionately; the more pallets you ship, the less it costs to ship each additional one.

Here are some examples using the shipping quotes above, factored in with pallets of merchandise that cost $300 each.

lower shipping costs

As you can see, your percentage paid on freight goes down the more pallets you ship, as does your landed cost per pallet and subsequently, your potential profit increases.

Your vendor may provide you with additional discounts for multiple pallet purchases, further minimizing your overall delivered cost of goods. This is a good technique to use when shipping under 8 pallets. Less-than-Truckload carriers can take up to 8 pallets. More than 8 pallets (but less than 24) may need to be shipped in 2 or more shipments. FOR MORE INFO ON LTL SHIMENTS, CLICK HERE.

OPTION 2

SHIPPING TO A TERMINAL VS. SHIPPING TO A HOME CAN SAVE YOU THE RESIDENTIAL CHARGES.


Although it can be much more convenient to receive the merchandise directly at your door, it does cost a little bit more and there are options to avoid those additional residential charges.

Pallet orders get delivered by LTL and these shipments get delivered on large trucks. The pallets must be lowered to the ground and for insurance reasons, LTL companies do not allow customers to climb onto the truck to unload the pallets themselves, but instead impose a $25-$75 liftgate charge to lower the pallets down for you. Shipping to a residence or residential neighborhood also adds approximately $25-$75 to the cost of shipping.

PLEASE NOTE: The driver will only lower the pallet to the ground. It is the customer’s responsibility to bring the items inside the house or garage. FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ON LTL SHIPMENTS, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

One way to avoid these additional residential/liftgate charges is to go pick up your pallets at a local freight terminal.

There is a freight terminal in or near every major city, and you can rent a U-Haul or drive over with a pickup truck to get the merchandise from the terminal to save yourself some money.

There are some things to consider to determine if this will be worth it for you:

  • The distance of the terminal from your home
  • The rental cost of a U-Haul/Pick-Up/Van if you do not have use of a track or van or trailer
  • The fuel cost of driving to the terminal and back
  • The time it will take you

Often times, the residential surcharge is very reasonable once you factor in the time and out-of-pocket expenses you would incur by picking up the pallet from the terminal yourself.

OPTION 3

ADDING CASE-PACKED ITEMS TO YOUR ORDER ALLOWS YOU TO SPREAD YOUR COST OF SHIPPING OVER MORE MERCHANDISE.

If you only have space for 1 or 2 pallets but the shipping costs are rather elevated, you can opt to add a couple of case-packed items to your order.
Case-packed items are items which when ordered alone, are typically shipped UPS. Case packs are sold in smaller lots, packed inside small boxes that are relatively low weight and can be consolidated with most pallet orders and shipped at little to no additional charge.

This allows you to spread your cost of shipping over a larger dollar amount of merchandise, lowering your overall percentage paid on shipping.

EXAMPLE:

shipping cost chart

As illustrated above, this small addition of a case-packed item lowers your overall percentage paid on shipping by almost a third!


OPTION 4

MAXIMIZE THE SPACE ON THE TRUCK!

When purchasing larger loads of merchandise such as full truckloads, it is also a good idea to use up ALL of the space on the truck. In the large majority of cases, shipping rates for full truckloads are FLAT and do not change whether the truck is filled to capacity or half empty.

Depending on the type of pallets/goods you buy, 24 to 60 pallets can typically fit on a truck. If for instance you are purchasing a 20 pallet load, there may still be plenty of space available. The cost of shipping the truck will not change, but adding more merchandise to fill the truck all the way will reduce the percentage of shipping that you pay on the overall load. This, in turn, will reduce your landed cost per pallet or unit and will increase your potential profit.

Some vendors may charge an additional fee for consolidating or double-stacking merchandise but most vendors offer that service free of charge.

Here is an example with a large WM Load, and a couple of pallets of MB Shoes to fill up the extra space on the truck.

minimizing shipping costs

Here is an example with 26 pallets of FM merchandise (single stacked, which fill up the floor of the truck). With pallets like these that can be double stacked, doubling the quantity shipped to fill the truck minimizes your percentage paid in shipping and your landed cost per pallet:

shipping cost breakdown

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Tips for Maximizing your Sales Profits!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

There are hundreds of things you can do to maximize your profits and dozens of ways to get creative when selling this type of merchandise to get the most out of your investment.

In this section, we will give you a few ideas on how to get the most out of your sales. If you have any suggestions or anything to add to this list that has worked for you or people you know, please feel free to email them to us and we will add them to this list!

  • When purchasing salvage/returned or overstocked merchandise, ALWAYS check and test the merchandise before selling it. You can either repair it and sell it to your customer as refurbished, or you can sell it as-is. But if you sell the items as working, cover your bases by checking it to make sure it does work before you sell it as such.
  • Make long-term agreements with local repair technicians to fix any broken items like TVs, vacuums, microwaves and other items. You can also barter such services against merchandise—for instance, give the guy a TV for every 10 items he fixes for you.
  • Offer merchandise instead of discounts wherever possible. You can use items you receive in large quantities that are slow moving as promotional tools to sell other goods you own. For example, you can do a “free lipstick with every $10 purchase” promotion. Or “Get a free t-shirt when you buy any 2 items over $5 each!”
  • Spend time researching items prior to pricing them in order to make sure you are not significantly over or under-pricing items.
  • Maximize your sales channels. If you are only planning to sell at one venue, keep your options open. Whatever does not sell using that method could very well sell using another method. For example, you can sell online and at a yard sale or flea market. Some merchandise is better suited for one type of market. You can clear higher value items online, and clear lower value items at a swap meet.
  • If you operate a discount outlet or a flea market stand, you can always use eBay and other online selling sites as additional revenue makers to resell your merchandise.
  • You can set up an e-commerce store to sell merchandise that you are overstocked on. It’s relatively easy and cheap– several companies offer quick set-up e-commerce sites for as little as $50 per month.
  • Consider purchasing warranties from third party companies and selling them on to your customers or providing them free of charge as a service.
  • Value your customers and your reputation. Remember– very few people get rich overnight! It takes dedication, consistency, creativity and a long-term approach to the way you do business.
  • If you have the money and space, take advantage of purchasing off-season goods at a great price. Winter clothing, for example, can be much cheaper during the summer than it is during the winter. Purchase items during their cheap, off-season, and sit on them for a few months. You’ll then be able to sell them at a higher profit margin once the season comes back around.

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Where & How to Resell Liquidation Merchandise

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The general rule of thumb in this industry is that the more sales channels you have, the better your chances of recuperating the highest possible amount back from your investment.

For example.: If you sell your goods both on eBay and at a flea market, you can cherry pick the higher value items and sell them for a bigger profit on eBay, and sell the lower-value items at the flea market to maximize your returns on each item.

Here is some information about each of the sales channels you can look into when planning to begin selling liquidated merchandise. You can opt to sell in only one of these methods, or you can sell in more than one of these ways. Just remember that the more channels you have, the better you are likely to do.

Click HERE for a list of general selling tips, or read the information below for selling tips relevant to specific resale channels.

FLEA MARKETS, ETC

Because of the wide range and number of people who shop at flea markets, swap meets and yard sales (especially in this global economy), vendors at these locations benefit from the ability to sell a very wide range of goods.

The following are some tips for flea market and swap meet vendors, on things to look out for, types of products to purchase, and more.

  • Before you rent a space, research the market you plan to set up your booth to see what other types of goods are being sold there. You do not want to offer goods that are too similar to what is currently being sold, but you do want to know what has a tendency to sell better than something else.
  • Look at the price points of the items they are selling. Are they lower-end items? Higher-end items? Is there a good mix of low and high end items in the particular market? Is the market known more for vintage goods or antiques?
  • Inquire about what goods you are allowed to sell there. Some flea markets set a threshold for how many vendors of a certain type of item are allowed to sell there (for example, limit 6 clothing vendors, 6 food vendors, etc). Make sure you are not planning to sell something that is already saturated.
  • Make a point to purchase fast-selling items, but nothing that is too similar to what is being sold there currently. A little competition is good, but if you can offer some variety to your customers, you may have the upper hand.
  • Know your customers. Know the types of people who go to this particular swap meet. Research what they typically buy—the brands they like, the types of clothing they wear, and cater to your demographic (ex: urban clothing, large sizes, petite clothing, juniors, etc).
  • Don’t purchase or sell large items that are bulky, heavy, hard to set up and transport. Items like furniture and large hardware items can be too encumbering for a flea market setting.

Click here for our list of Southern California Flea Markets

National Flea Market Association Website


YARD SALES

Yard sales are a great way for you to get rid of some of your unwanted personal items, but also a great way to supplement your income by selling liquidated goods you purchase at a discount. Here are some tips for yard sellers:

  • Make sure you get people to your yard sale!! Advertise it for a week or to before you plan to have it. Posters on trees and lamp posts, and flyers work well. Be sure to check up on local rules and regulations for posting signs and outdoor advertising.
  • Partner with other yard vendors in your area to take advantage of their traffic and cut them in on a small commission of your sales. This is especially advantageous if you don’t have a large yard or if you have people in your area who have regular yard sale visitors that you can benefit from.
  • Check the yard sale rules in your town or city. Some municipalities put restrictions on what days you can hold yard sales. There may be some permits to apply for so make sure you find out about those to avoid any unnecessary headaches down the line.
  • Make sure you purchase a wide variety of goods and not too many repeats of one item. It will be much easier to sell 1 piece of 100 different items than 100 pieces of 1 single item.

WHOLESALERS

Wholesalers can purchase and sell a wide variety of merchandise in different ways.

Take note of how you would like to display and sell the goods you are purchasing. You can:

  • Sell the entire load as it is
  • Sell pallets exactly the way they come in
  • Process the load and make various categorized pallets or smaller case packs (ex: break down each pallet and make separate pallets or lots of clothing, toys, cosmetics, etc.), that you can then resell by the category and chargea premium to cover the work that was done to separate the items.

Wholesalers who do not have a large amount of space, packing supplies and/or staff should stay away from loads that need to be processed and worked.

Inquire with your vendor about what loads are more suitable for your business needs and capabilities.

Via Trading can supply you with loads like these such as our FM Loads, TGT loads, KL Loads, etc.

If you have the ability to process merchandise (manpower and warehouse space), some loads can be great for you like our SKO, WM, SHG and SHW loads. These can be remade into nice, even pallets for resale.

As a wholesaler, it is very important to: UNDERSTAND HOW TO WORK AND PROCESS LOADS.

If you don’t have the space, time or manpower to process loads, don’t purchase loads that are work-heavy and that come with very uneven pallets and/or on hand-loaded trucks. There ARE loads you can buy that are easier to deal with pallet–by-pallet. Don’t bite off more than you can chew!

As a wholesaler, you can also purchase a sample case-packed item from us (or several different case-packed items) and put those lots out for viewing in your warehouse or showroom. You can then take orders on these for future delivery, and we can either ship you the necessary quantity for you to give your customers, or we can blind drop-ship them for you.

RETAILERS/OUTLETS

The following are a few tips for discount stores and discount outlets.

  • If you get stuck with excessive stock of one item, don’t just let it sit there or try to wholesale it somewhere—use it as a promotional product! Free giveaways can work very well as customer buying incentives. (For example: get a free lipstick for every $10 you spend! Or, buy 2 items worth $5 each or more and get 1 free T-shirt!)
  • Make arrangements with third parties to offer warranties on electronic items. Selling warranties is also a great way to make extra money. They cost you very little if you buy them in bulk, and you can sell them for $100 a pop or more!
  • There are various ways for you to “liquidate” older goods from your store so that your store(s) always give the impression of having fresh and newly received goods.
  • There are often developed auction houses for consumer goods in or around most major cities. You can use these auctions to clear out unwanted or old goods from your store shelves without. Or you can expand your sales channels and clear those goods at a yard sale or flea market!
  • Use eBay or similar sites to sell goods of which you have excess inventory.
  • Make barter deals with local repair shops to fix defective items like vaccums, TVs, microwaves, etc. You can either pay them a small fee for every item, or give them some merchandise in exchange for services (a free TV for every 5-10 items they repair).
  • Take into consideration the space you have before you purchase. Make sure you have enough shelf, floor or storage space to house the merchandise you buy.

ONLINE VENDORS

Online vendors use channels such as eBay, Craigslist, Amazon, other online shopping carts or their own e-commerce websites. As an online vendor, here are some of the things you should look out for:

  • Focus on products that are high-value and low bulk—items that you can resell for a good profit and that are small enough and easy/cheap enough to ship with UPS or USPS. Larger items are okay but will cost your customers a lot of money in shipping which can reduce your sales.
  • Branded clothing, shoes, small consumer electronics, cosmetics and such items can make great online products.
  • As a customer of Via Trading, you have the option of listing our wholesale lots on your eBay store or e-commerce website. We can either ship these to you and you ship them to your customers, or we can dropship them directly to your customers so you never have to touch or work the merchandise. Selling wholesale lots can also allow you to make a larger profit margin on an individual sale.
  • You can also maximize your sales channels via online sales. For instance, items that are too big and expensive to ship on eBay (like appliances, furniture, tools, etc) can be sold with a “pick-up only” option or on Craigslist.
  • Use eBay and similar sites as a research tool to figure out pricing for items before you purchase and/or list them. There are dozen of third party websites that offer research information like terapeack.com, vendio.com, etc.
  • Try to find a particular niche and become an expert in it. Niche businesses develop loyal customers much faster than business who try to cater to a wide variety of customers.

eBay

To learn how to sell on eBay: http://www.officialebayguru.com/

Craigslist
To access your city’s listings: http://www.craigslist.org

To access Los Angeles listings: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com

AUCTIONEERS

As an auctioneer, you are likely to do better if you have a good mix of items as opposed to large quantities of the same or similar items.

Typically, the smaller the quantity available, the higher value you will be able to obtain for each item and the faster you will move the load.

Be prepared to repair defective items before you auction them off, or be prepared to auction your items “untested, as-is.”

BROKERS

Brokers typically do not have warehouses or storage areas, but can move as much merchandise if not more than brick & mortar or online stores. Brokers market other vendors’ merchandise through their own e-commerce websites or eBay.

When dealing with Via Trading on brokered orders, Via will always ship “blind,” meaning our company name will not appear on any packing lists or paperwork in order to preserve our anonymity and keep your customers loyal to you.

We have extensive information on our dropshipping program on our dropshipping page.

Unless you are VERY familiar with the salvage industry and the risks involved in purchasing such goods, it is a good idea to stick with NEW OVERSTOCK items rather than customer returns, in order to avoid customer complaints.

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300 Pallet Blowout Event!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Benefit from incredible deals on your favorite pallets! Tools, Clothing, General Merchandise, HBA, Electronics and more!!

The event begins at 11:00 am and works on a first-come, first-served basis**. Limit 5 pallets per customer.

Come early to register and increase your chances of getting the pallets you want!

For more information or if you have any questions, please email sales@viatrading.com

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Via Trading’s Monthly Live Auctions!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009


Via Trading pioneers the industry offering live bilingual auctions on the first Thursday of every month. The auctions feature both New Overstock and Customer Return pallets starting from only $1– an incredible opportunity to grab great deals! With no reserve bidding on over 300 pallets and lots, customers capitalize on unparalleled deals! NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!!

Customers are welcome to come and bid on pallets which are available to inspect in the warehouse from 8:00 am to 11:00 am on the day of each wholesale auction. A catalog of the auction pallets as well as a picture slideshow of that auction’s ACTUAL pallets is available for download from this website the weekend before the auction.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to come see our warehouse, meet our staff and get fantastic deals on merchandise! The auctions have been immensely successful and with over 300 pallets available at each wholesale auction.

Pick up the pallets immediately after the auction or have us ship them to you for an additional fee.


Hundreds of pallets in dozens of product categories! While the pallets change every auction, the concept is the same: you’ll get a great deal.

To give you a better idea, here’s what we had at the last overstock auction:

Tire repair accessories, assorted electronics, big screen TV’s, Pioneer car stereos, Sony stereo systems, Xboxes, car speakers, drugstore Items, cosmetics, clothing, small office furniture, clothing, back to school items, washers & dryers, tools & hardware, kitchenware, domestics and pet accessories!

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Read Customer Testimonials!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Read what others have to say about Via Trading…..
Should you wish to submit your own comments or feedback please click here to email us
As a small business owner, it gives me great pleasure to affirm that it is truly a delight to know and work with Via Trading. Via Trading has helped my business grow by over 200 percent. Because of Via Trading’s efficiency and professionalism as well as the individual attention given to my needs, by business has remained profitable. The special attention I am given, proves that your company is dedicated to the growth and success of my business. Moreover, I am guaranteed that every pallet or truckload of merchandise will be delivered on a timely basis. Tying my success to the overall success of your company demonstrates a level of commitment that will certainly contribute to the building of a long-term relationship.”
Marie C., Manassas Park, VA 10/9/2009
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“Via Trading is the best! This was our first order, and our account manager, Luis, made the experience a pleasant one. We have been selling the items from our first order for about a month now, and have been doing well with it. We are learning alot through this process. Luis has been helpful and very prompt at responses. I was and still am pleased with our order, and am looking forward to our next order. Thanks Via Trading and Luis for all the help and wonderful products.”
Erin G., Everett WA 10/1/2009
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“Big or small orders, all associates treat you with the utmost respect, professionalism and courtesy with an overwhelming selection of goods to browse through with the lowest possible prices. So glad our business has found Via Trading!”
Chris M., Queen Creek AZ 9/15/2009
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“I am very satisfied for The excelent VIA TRADING service, they are following deeply all what we need as a customer. Congratulations for your excellent team.”
“Estoy muy satisfecho con el excelente servicio de VIA TRADING, ellos te llevan y ayudan al detalle con tus compras, que es lo que el cliente espera como servicio. Muchas felicidades por ese equipo excelente.”
Victor S., Baja CA 9/15/2009
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“Please accept my compliments. Today was my first day attending your warehouse; my transactions were smooth thanks to your outstanding and wonderful staff who helped in every way. I am deeply impressed with the kindness and prompt service your staff offers. Greatly appreciated! ”
Maria V., Los Angeles, CA 9/17/2009
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“Gracias por tan valiosa informacion ya que estoy pensando en empezar un pequeño negocio y con ustedes estoy aprendiendo mucho”
Yolanda S. 10/25/2009
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“I am so grateful to you people for such a wonderful opportunity. Am yet to receive a final bill for my order but am already enthused by the amount of information am getting on your website. Thank you very much.”
Richard A., Ghana Africa 10/26/2009
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“I have been in the resale and wholesale business since 2001 and really must say I find Via Trading quite good and a pleasure to work with in all aspects of business. I want to pass my regards to all your people and keep up the good work!
Thank you! ”
Paul D., Kent WA
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“Gracias al servicio que Via Trading me ha proporcionado he logrado desarrollar un negocio próspero ya que obtengo utilidades interesantes, debido a que la mercadería la compro a muy bajo precio. Gracias por su apoyo. ”
Carlos O., Guatemala City 9/16/2009
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“As a first time customer from the UK i was astonished at how quickly and efficiently you dealt with my order and shipment. It was as easy as ordering from within the UK – I’m blown away!!! Nathania was very helpful and attentive to all my queries, she’s a credit to Via Trading. We will be ordering from you again with no hesitation. Thank you! ”
T.Welsh, Scotland, UK.
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“En Via Trading siempre encuentro excelente servicio al cliente, y grandes precios, mucha variedad de productos, gracias por ser tan profesionales y prestarnos la atención que siempre estamos buscando!”
Irene C, Miami FL 9/14/2009
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“Via Trading is a great wholesale source. We have used them for years, and they consistantly deliver quality products and service with fast shipping. One of our best suppliers!”
Shawna R. (09/11/2009)
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“Great place to buy. Everything I needed was there good price and fast shipping.”
-Adriana P.
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“This was my first time purchasing anything like this and I was amazed at the products. There was a great assortment of sizes and styles. I couldn’t have gotten a better lot if I had packed it myself. I will be making other purchases from Via Trading.”
-Libby G.
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“Estuve buscando diferentes sitios en internet para comprar mercancia y en via trading encontre ofertas que se adaptan a mis recursos economicos ya que puedo comprar desde cantidades menores en comparacion con otros sitios. Ideal para quien va comenzando.”
-Angelica C.
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“Eric was very helpful in making my first purchase a pleasant one! Looking forward to buying again soon! ”
-Jimmy D. Midland, TX
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“Recomiendo ampliamaente a Via Trading por su excelente servicio y capacidad de respuesta. Era lo que yo realmente andaba buscando, tenia miedo a equivocarme ya que esta es mi primera experiencia en este tipo de compras pero ahora tienen un cliente seguro mas, Los productos son mejor de lo que esperaba y con excelentes margenes de ganancia. Los recomiendo.”
-Laura M.
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“I RECEIVED MY ORDER THE OTHER DAY. JUST A SMALL ORDER BUT THE SERVICE YOU HAVE PROVIDED MAKES ME WANT TO COME BACK FOR MORE! I LIVE IN DENMARK AND SHIPMENT WAS ONLY 1 WEEK APPROXIMATELY.YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SOME GREAT BUSSINESS IDEAS IN THESE FINANCIAL DIFFICULT TIMES . THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!”
-Claus H., Denmark.
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“Overall friendly, fast and efficient service. Exactly what i had hoped for, i received. Very highly recommended!! ”
-Brenda D.
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“We are very pleased with the merchandise that we purchased from Via Trading. This is the best place that we have found to purchase our merchandise from, we were also very pleased with Luis Nunez our sales manager, he was very helpful in getting us started with our first purchase. ”
-Mablene M. London, KY
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“Via Trading was offering everything I wanted in one box. With no minimum purchase! Unlike the 44 other websites that I looked at, some you even had to register BEFORE you look, or BEFORE you get pricing. Via Trading was simply easy and very pleasing to get all the products in ONE box, in ONE order, with ONE shipping! ”
-DiezMaii F. Peyton, Colorado
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“I received my order the other day. Just a small order but the service you have provided makes me want to come back for more! I live in Denmark and shipment was only 1 week approximately. You have given me some great business ideas in these financial difficult times. Thank you ever so much!”
-Claus H., Denmark
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“I received the Max Factor foundation I recently ordered. Just wanted to say thank you for your excellent customer service and follow through (the color I originally wanted was not available so you called me on Monday). I’m a small purchaser, but still get awesome customer service. Any time I’ve emailed Via’s general email address I get a response very quickly. I have looked at other wholesale/closeout websites and many do not even return emails.
Your merchandise is good quality, it’s been easy to sell and I’ll be ordering again soon! ”
-Wendy T.
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“These folks ROCK!!! quality items, fast response and super shipping system. I am very pleased and…I will be back!”
-Mike T.
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“Ordering could not be any faster or more pleasant!”
-Lawrence N. Phoenix, AZ
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“Excellent service and communication. Will buy again.”
-Rinnie L.
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” I had a great experience from start to finish. My account manager Nathania was really professional and curteous. Helped me through the whole process with ease and comfort. Thank you. I will being doing all my business with you!”
- Justin D. Cebu City, Philippines.
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” This was my 1st purchase and the transaction from beginning to end was vert quick and professional. ”
- R.W. Thousand Oaks, California
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“Recomiendo ampliamaente a Via Trading por su excelente servicio y capacidad de respuesta. Era lo que yo realmente andaba buscando, tenia miedo a equivocarme ya que esta es mi primera experiencia en este tipo de compras pero ahora tienen un cliente seguro mas, Los productos son mejor de lo que esperaba y con excelentes margenes de ganancia. Los recomiendo.”
-Laura M.
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“Via trading has a great customer support system. They were helpful in answering my questions. ”
-Barbara N.
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“My Sales Manager Eric Was Great. He Answered All My Questions And Kept Me Very Informed The Thru It All. Thank You And I Must Say I Will Return. ”
-Amy F.
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“I am a new customer of Via Trading and I just received my first order, I would like to say that all of the items that I received are very good quality, they were very clean nice packed. Also I would like to thank Eric for walking me thru every single step of the order . Great communication. I will buy more and more from Via Trading. ”
-Aneta S.
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“Overall great experience! Bob was very helpful and the clothing I received was in very good condition. I will purchase again! Thanks! ”
-Christine G. Woodside, NY
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“Overall, this was a great shopping experience. Allay was very knowledgeable, and the products were high quality! ”
-Shirley H.
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“I had an extremely satisfying purchase experience through Luis Nunez of Via Trading. He is professional and knowledgeable. I am eager to receive the merchandise.”
-Tony, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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“It was a great experience to make business with via trading. ”
-Mario A. Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico
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“Thanks Danny for helping me through my first transaction and for the awesome customer service attention I received. The order was better than I expected, shipped quickly and I have already recommended Via Trading to two other business associates of mine within the first month of my first purchase. I will be ordering again in the very near future. ”
-Debra P. Mesa, AZ
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“MESSAGE TO ALL: IF YOU WANT TO TRIPLE YOUR MONEY….. FIND SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SELL FROM VIA… GET A HOLD OF ERIC…. PLACE YOUR ORDER…… AND IT IS A DONE DEAL !!!!!! .”
-DON B. —–CHICAGO, IL
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“I could not be more pleased with the overall experience with wholesale purchasing. I am opening a new retail shop and that was a first for me as well. It was hassle-free dealing with Via Trading!”
-Kilakimos
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“Staff was friendly. Very big warehouse, must come and see. ”
-John R.
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“Yo creo que Via Trading es la mejor compania del sur de California y del pais. Estoy muy agradecido de Via Trading. Sinceras felicidades en su sexto aniversario.”
-Miguel G., Los Angeles, CA
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“Great selection, great service and reasonable prices. If you’ve ever wanted to start your own resale business and become your own boss, Via Trading is definitely the way to do it!”
-Barbara M.
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“Luis Nunez is my account manager with Via Trading.  Luis has been a mentor to our business and gone above and beyond the call of duty to help us expand our business both online and offline alike.  Since becoming a customer at Via Trading a couple of months ago, Luis has helped us double our sales volume as well as increase overall profit!  Each time we call or email a question, our account manager Luis responds nearly instantaneously regardless of his location.  Aside from the business aspect of things, we have been made to feel like part of the Via Trading family.  My wife recently underwent foot surgery and was off her feet for a couple of weeks.  During that time, Luis was always kind enough to ask how my wife was doing and the fact that he remembered my personal situation speaks volumes to me as to what type of person my account manager is.  I recently switched to Via Trading from another liquidation and wholesale company because of the lack of professionalism and quality of merchandise.  We have had nothing but positive experiences since our switch.  It has been our pleasure to work with Via Trading and Luis Nunez.  I not only have a new supplier, I have a new friend. ”
-Greg M. Michigan
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“My experience at Via Trading was fabulous. Jenny Franco made me feel very comfortable and happy about my purchase. The staff at Via was very reliable in answering any questions I had. My experience with Via Trading was the best experience in wholesale purchasing I have ever had. Thank you Via!”
-Lucia D., Los Angeles, CA
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“Puedo recomendar a Luis como representante de clientes en todo tipo de negocios. Es una persona eficaz y inteligente. Trata de tener al cliente contento y satisfecho. Me ayuda a escoger mercancia y mejorar mis ganancias.”
-Alejandro S., Los Angeles, CA
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“I feel the merchandise was adequately represented and I liked the follow up/notice for when my product was restocked. I didn’t need to keep checking online.”
-Joanna F., Houston, TX
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“I was nervous making my first purchase. I was amazed at how easy the transaction was, how quickly it was shipped, and I was surprisinglly pleased with the quality of the lot I purchased! ”
-Cyndi P., Clovis, CA
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“Yo estoy muy contenta con Jenny y con todos a Via Trading porque es una bodega muy grande y tienen cosas buenas todos los dias.”
-Lizzeth H.
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“If you need wholesale prices and a company you can trust, this is the company.”
-F. Flores, Los Angeles CA
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“Via trading is in my honest opinion the best liquidation and overstock supplier in the industry. Believe me we have dealt with many of them out there. They carry everything I have ever needed, and when they did not have it they got it for me no questions asked. The only thing better than the quality of the products we recieved from Via Trading is the service Alain and Jack give. Via Trading helped my business go from $400,000 a year in sales to $1,300,000 in 2 short years. Give them a call and you will see exactly why I feel they are the best…”
-Dan W. Lindsay, CA
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“En premier lugar yo estoy satisfecha como nos atiende Jenny y pues en general todos los vendedores son muy atendos. Les agradecemos la amabilidad a todos los de Via Trading.”
-Lorena G.
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“I would like to say that Via Trading is one of the most flexible and responsible companies I have ever dealt with. Celso, a sales person there, helped me out getting my first load and as well as giving me direction on how to market these products. Eventhough I recieved the wrong merchandise, it was quickly resolved and I was given the correct products quickly without any problems. I know Celso went out of his way to make sure that I was fully satisfied with the purchase, eventhough the error was not on his part. I am very pleased with the results from Via Trading and will continue to do business with them. Thanks again Celso and to all at Via Trading.”
-Edel H. Diamond Bar, CA
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‘Bob – I got everything in on Friday and just wanted to thank you for making this transaction so smooth.  As I previously told you, this is my first business venture into the E-buisness world on Ebay and alike.
Everything I received I am very pleased with and can sell.  When I get through these pallets I look forward to purchasing some more through you.
Thanks again,
-Nick H. Bellingham, WA
“As a new single mother to support myself and my daughter, I created an at-home liquidation business via the internet. Knowing I needed strong support from vendors, I began a search of suppliers I could count on.
I started slowly and while finding my way, I was contacted by a sales person at Via Trading offering a product line that interested me. I asked many questions, wanting to know about the company, their philosophy and ethics, and liked all the answers. This was approximately 2 years ago and Via Trading is my #1 supplier who I have come to rely and count on.
The entire team at Via Trading is amazing. The brother’s who own the company, Jack and Alain, have gone over and above to accommodate and support me. My key contact, Orlando, has been ever so helpful and has worked hard to find ways to fulfill my specific requests, and I have many, which has enabled me to satisfy my customer’s needs.
Via Trading has been a key contributor to making my business a success. I have built a customer base which is based on the products and services received, which I could not have offered without the help of Via Trading’s team. I believe those successful in this industry focus on customer service and that is what Via Trading is all about. Put your business needs in the hands of Via Trading and your success will be realized!”
Lydia F. Los Angeles, CA
“Couldn’t be happier with my purchase, the team at Via Trading were very helpful made my first purchase.”

Glenn S. BC, Canada
“Over the past 3 years, I have worked with many different liquidation dealers directly and over the internet, most of the time receiving very poor quality products, and matching customer service. Receiving pallets of merchandise with over 50% of the items damaged beyond repair or re-sale, pallets with RAT damage and heavily inflated shipping cost. Now I have only bought from VIA trading one time so far, and let me tell you the service received by my wife and myself from Mr. Fernandez was some of the best in the market, and the merchandise quality is far better then most other liquidators’ on the internet thus far. I am looking forward to a long future with this great company, especially with Mr. Fernandez, their all a very considerate group of employees.
Thank you,”

Shane & Krista H. Aurora, CO
“I’d like to say Via Trading have some wonderful salespeople, in particular I would like to thank Celso Fernandez for being such a helpful and considerate salesperson.  He definitely took care of me with my purchases, got me great shipping quotes and even called to see how things were when I received my merchandise. Took the time to call me and let me know some of the great deals that were going on.  Talking to him was like talking to a friend from California. Thanks Cel.”
Mary M. Panama City, FL
“I highly recommend Via Trading as the best source for merchandise in the secondary retail market.
We have been doing this for 5 years. We’ve had dealings with many of the players in this field and Via Trading is on a different level with respect to their service.  Let’s face it, the merchandise is all pretty much the same.  But the Customer Service provided by your source can have a huge impact on your success.  I have found Via Trading to be very customer service oriented.  They learn who you are and what your business does.  They have definitely made it their mission to know what I typically want and now they recommend things to me when they know something is available that I typically look for.  I feel like they care about the success of my business almost as much as I do.  With most of the other suppliers in this sector, I feel like a number and that my business is one they can take or leave.  So I highly recommend Via Trading and the guys at this company.  You will be very pleased.”

Rhonda B. Kennesaw, GA
“It is a great pleasure to do business with Via Trading.”

Kal M. Sugarland ,TX
I received my recent order from your company and just wanted to sent a note to express how pleased I was with my purchase of the children’s clothing and I have every intention of completing more transactions in the future. Thank You.

Mary Y. Bath, PA
“Me gusta comprar en Via Trading porque me dan un excelente servicio y los productos son muy buenos y los empleados son mut cordials.
Le invito a que compre en Via Trading y comienze su negocio.”

Angelina A. Lancaster, CA
“Via Trading has the best customer service not only before sale but also after sale. Thank You.”
Sareenra S. Dublin, OH
“Great Damn People!!”
Rich S.Canada
Via Trading is one of the best wholesalers in the country. I recently purchased Max Factor makeup and not only was the cost very good but the quality was excellent. I would have to say only one piece was un-sellable. Their customer service from start to finish is outstanding. Their response time to questions is so quick, I think someone is just sitting at their computer waiting for an email to come through. Thank you for always standing by your products and for excellent attention to my requests.”

Gina V. Baldwin, NY
“Hello Nathania,you have been so kind and helpful to us in all our purchases, and the itemswere always up to our expectation.
best regards”

Sam B. Berea, OH
“To Orlando, This guy ALWAYS makes us feel welcome (as does the whole staff), is fair in his dealings with us, and is a credit to Via Trading! He’s the reason we’ve returned so many times. Thank you! We’ll be back soon!”

Mark and Jim Z.
“Via Trading is a great organization, the workers are helpful and the process of  buying  merchandise is very easy.
Via Trading is my first choice when looking for quality items, great service and quality products at a reasonable price”

Paul A. San Diego, CA
“Via Trading has become my #1 Product Supplier and Resource. As an eBay Power Seller, I value their outstanding customer service, quality products and quick delivery. After dealing with suppliers across the country, my initial surprise was that their products always exceed my expectations. To-date, they are batting one-thousand! What a pleasant change from other experiences that I have had! Congratulations on a job well-done to the entire Via Trading team!”

Bob H. Sherwood, OR
“I have worked with several companies in your field – and you are by far the best company I have dealt with.
Via Trading is the main reason why my business has doubled over the last year and continues to grow steadily”

Jonathan C. Inglewood, CA
“Since finding Via Trading selling on eBay has grown from a hobby into a real business. Thanks Nathania”

Dan S.Los Angeles, CA
“Yo como comprador de Via Trading recomiendo a todos los vendedores de Swapmeets, visiten por sus buenos precios y trato amable.”
Margarita S. Cudahy, CA
“Great Customer Service, Products and Prices.  Highly recommended for beginners and advanced for earning extra money online & offline!!!“
Rafnie G. (eBay Entrepreneur)Gurnee, IL
“I’ve done business with Via Trading since shortly after they opened. They have consistently shown sensitivity with respect to my needs and communication is clear and complete.They never seem too busy to work with their customers, affirming the old adage that customers don’t get in the way of your business … they’re the reason you have a business.  Product is properly described and frankly, Hooked on Handbags would not be the success it is without their taking an interest in our success.Via Trading clearly realizes that their customers’ success is the key to their success.”

 Barry R. Sylmar, CA
“We have been working with Via Trading for over 4 years now. We consider them not only as a vendor but a partner.
They have been an instrumental part in the success of our company.”

David D. San Diego, CA
“We have been working with Via Trading for a few years now.  We discovered Via Trading after trying several other suppliers of similar goods, but without much success.  We found that most surplus/salvage sellers are not concerned with building long term repeat customer relationships.  In many cases, they just want to extract as much money from a buyer on a single sale, knowing that the buyer probably won’t be back anyway after they finish going through the junk they just bought. Most of these other sellers seem to be in it for a quick buck, not the long term like Via Trading. The other sellers we tried had clearly “cherry-picked” their
pallets, removing high value items before reselling the remains to the unsuspecting buyer.  This has not been our experience with Via.  The loads we have purchased are always full of good surprises, lots of great items to make money with.  We have found Via to be professional and courteous, as well as responsive and interested in our specific needs.  Quite frankly, we have no reason to look any further.  Via has been able to supply all of our merchandise needs, and we seldom shop elsewhere anymore.”

Brent D. San Luis Obispo, CA
“Yo he estado comprando en Via Trading y aquí he encontrado variedad de mercancía a muy buen precio y sobre todo trato muy amable.”

Carlos H. Los Angeles, CA
“Thank you Orlando. You guys have always taken excellent care of me and its the reason why I keep purchasing from you.
Your service is excellent and you truly are the best and largest company in this industry”
Greg A. Inglewood, CA
“We’ve been happy customers for 5 years and Via Trading has been a big part of making our business successful. Jacques and Alain have helped us many times over the years make the right buying decisions for our business.”

Joe V. Van Nuys, CA
“I am a distributor of surplus and salvage goods and routinely buy and sell items in ventures with other distributors.  I deal with a handful of distributors on a regular basis that share my business philosophy of providing customers thorough and accurate representations of products with a high level of service at a fair price. Those practices allow for long term relationships with customers.  Via Trading shares these business philosophies and are a pleasure to work with.  I have spoken with many of their customers who feel the same way.”

R. R. USA
“We have never had such a great service from a US company. The management at Via Trading cover every angle, they know their market inside out, they are easy to deal with and their items are always top quality!”

The Bid Easy (www.thebideasy.com) London, England
As an eBay power seller I attribute much of my success to the fabulous team at Via Trading.  Although I have dealt with other suppliers in the past, I exclusively now use Via Trading due to the fact superb honesty and excellent service I have received from them over the years.
Thanks a million and keep up the great work!

Rebecca R. San Diego, CA
“Shopping with Via Trading was easy and convenient.  Prices are great too.
Our sales representative was very nice and helpful.  We will definitely place orders from them again.
Thanks Orlando!!!”
S. Fong. Baldwin Park, CA
“mis comentarios sobre el servicio que hasta la fecha me han ofrecido en esa compañía y en especial el Sr. Orlando avalos, han sido muy buenos, y hasta la fecha no tengo ninguna queja, al contrario mis agradecimientos por el buen trato de que he sido objeto. gracias….. ”
Alonso P. El Paso, TX
“Compro en Via Trading por los bajos precios y los vendedores dan buen servicio.”

Jose P. Los Angeles, CA

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Affiliate Program

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Become a Part of Via Trading’s Surplus Affiliate Program Today and Start Making Money!!
 Free and Easy!

Via Trading supplies overstock, customer return and liquidation merchandise at a fraction of their original cost. The goal of our Wholesale Affiliate Program is to drive as much traffic to our site as possible while rewarding the affiliates who pace our banners on their sites with a commission. There are hundreds of thousands of potential customers for this merchandise- the potential is unlimited and your commissions are uncapped! It’s easy and quick to set up, and it’ll keep bringing you returns while doing almost nothing!!

If you have a website, social networking page, blog or newsletter, you can easily join our overstock affiliate program and start earning commission on all sales driven to us through your site/mailing list/newsletter.
All you have to do is pick a banner, put it on your site and start driving traffic to ViaTrading.com.
The more sales you drive our way, the more you make! It’s that simple.

It’s completely free and only takes minutes to set up!

PROCESS OVERVIEW

Register on our website (you will not be approved as an affiliate until you have completed the free registration process at www.viatrading.com)
Submit an Affiliate Application Form for our wholesale affiliate program
Get activated as an affiliate within 1 working day
Upon acceptance of your application, you will gain access to a restricted area of our site with a selection of banners and instructions on how to set one up on your site.
Set up a banner on your site and start driving traffic!
Log in to your account to track your commission 24/7 earned through our effective surplus affiliate program
Receive monthly commission checks!

HOW IT WORKS

When you are activated into our overstock affiliate program, you will be assigned a unique tracking code
Every banner or link you put on your site will contain this unique code
Customers sent to our website via your website will then be tracked using this unique code
For every order submitted by a customer that you have driven to our site, you will receive a commission.
(New customers only- existing customers who are already in our database and have already purchased from us do not apply).

PAYMENTS

* Affiliates will receive 5% Commission on every customer’s first order***

* Affiliates will receive 2% Commission for all subsequent orders shipped within 24 months following the first order

* Checks will be sent out monthly via US Post

* Orders accrue commission once they are paid in full and shipped

* If an order is returned or modified after shipment, commissions will be affected accordingly

* Commission is paid on the price of merchandise minus any discounts or vouchers used

* Commission is not paid on shipping amount or any sales tax amount.

* You may opt to redeem your commission for merchandise instead of receiving a check. If you do this, you will be awarded an additional 10% of your commission towards the merchandise of your choice!

IMPORTANT- Please note: Affiliates may not place the Via Trading banner on any page that mentions specific department store names, and cannot link to Via Trading’s site using specific store names. The Via banner can be on a page that states “designer brands, high end department stores, large department/retail stores,” but not specific store names or recognizable brands from such department stores.


To sign up for our wholesale affiliate program, please click the link below to fill out the read through our Affiliate Agreement and fill out the Affiliate Application Form.

If you have any questions about any step of the process, please email sales@viatrading.com anytime.

Click Here to Join our Affiliate Program

*** The system will show 2% Commission on all orders. The 5% Commission on each first order will be manually adjusted shortly after the order is placed.

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Liquidation Services

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

With our extensive customer base and knowledge of the liquidation industry, we are offering a series of liquidation services to vendors and customers who have excess inventory to move.

With over 15,000 customers nationwide and internationally, and a professional, energetic in-house sales force with a combined selling experience of over 100 years, Via Trading can be the right partner for you.

We can move a wide variety of consumer and commercial goods through our networks of customers and marketing channels.
From grocery or dollar store items to retail store fixtures and fittings– from brand new master case goods to defective merchandise, Via Trading can handle your liquidation needs if you are:

- Sitting on a small or large quantity of problem merchandise
- Looking to liquidate obsolete or slow-moving inventory
- Looking to clear a part of your inventory to free up warehouse or storage space

If any of these describe your situation, please read on and don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing liquidations@viatrading.com anytime, or click here to fill out an offer submission form.

auction program
AUCTION PROGRAM — Sell your goods through our live auctions!

Every first Thursday of every month, Via Trading holds a well advertised outdoor live auction on our premises. Over 200 wholesale buyers attend and over 300 varying size wholesale lots are sold. Lots are sold with no reserve pricing and all lots sell.

For more information on selling goods through our auction, please click here.

You would ship your goods to us to be sold at our auction (goods must be visible in person during the auction to be sold).
consignment program
CONSIGNMENT PROGRAM — Free up your warehouse space and consign your merchandise to us for sale through our regular cash & carry warehouse and website sales.

Depending on the type of goods and our agreement, merchandise can be processed, sorted and/or inventorized as needed.

Our professional processing team at Via Trading can process and prepare the goods for sale in the most efficient manner to recuperate the highest possible return for the goods. Merchandise can either be sold as one lot or broken down to be sold in smaller lots.

Our Marketing Team Can:

* Photograph the inventory
* Prepare sales sheets and presenters
* Create and upload website ad for the items
* Prepare email blasts that will go to over 50,000 opt-in wholesale buyers

Merchandise can be sold and listed through our cash & carry warehouse and our website which receives over 40,000 unique visitors a month.

Rates vary from 25% to 50% depending on the type of goods and processing work involved in preparing the merchandise. Minimum recovery rates can be set and mutually agreed on in advance.
broker program
BROKER PROGRAM

If shipping to us is prohibitive because of distance or other factors, we can still advertise and liquidate your goods and have them shipped directly from your warehouse.

An agreement will be signed and the merchandise will need to be placed on an exclusive hold with us for a period of 30 to 90 days depending on the merchandise and volume.

Merchandise can be sold as one lot or as several smaller lots depending on the goods.

Via Trading can arrange shipping directly from your warehouse to our customer.

Our Marketing Team Can:

* Photograph the inventory
* Prepare sales sheets and presenters
* Create and upload website ad for the items
* Prepare email blasts that will go to over 50,000 opt-in wholesale buyers

Minimum recovery rates can be set and mutually agreed upon in advance.

If you would like to send us offers for consideration, please click here.

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Wholesale Dropshipping Services

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Via Trading offers Wholesale Dropshipping services free of charge, to eBayers or other e-commerce vendors who sell to their customers in small or large lots.

Please note, we are wholesale dropshippers only– we cannot dropship one individual piece (like 1 phone or 1 pair of jeans). Our minimum order for dropshipping is 1 case, 1 pallet or 1 truckload of any merchandise of your choice that you see available on our website.

There is NO FEE for our wholesale drop shipping service.

The process is simple and outlined below. Please read this page if you are interested in having us wholesale drop ship for you, and feel free to email sales@viatrading.com should you have any questions.

dropshipping process
wholesale dropshipPlease register on our website or give us a call at 877-202-3616 (or +323-214-8914 if calling from overseas) to speak with an account manager who can set up an account for you.

wholesale dropshippingYou may take the pictures and descriptions of the merchandise you would like to sell from our website, and post them on your site or eBay store. (Please note: this only applies to pictures of merchandise. Our warehouse pictures are copyrighted and are solely for our use).

dropshippersList the wholesale lots on your site with as much detail as possible (speak with your account manager if you need more information about a particular lot). Copying and pasting our descriptions is a good way to avoid any misinformation. You are welcome to charge the price you wish, but we recommend a price that is higher than our lowest listed price (the price YOU pay), but still competitive with the market. Do some research prior to listing the lots to make sure you are not over or under pricing the items.

dropshipOnce you have a customer interested in one of the lots, please call or email us for a shipping quote to your customer’s exact address. Please do not take payment for the item or the shipping without first obtaining an accurate shipping quote. This is to make sure you do not lose money on the shipping, should the quote turn out higher than you had anticipated.

dropship wholesale lotsOnce your customer pays you for the goods and the payment has cleared, you can place the order with us online, by phone or by email. Be sure to include the shipping address of the customer, as well as the address/company name you would like to show on the paperwork as the “ship from” address. We will ship the merchandise with a blank packing list showing no trace of Via Trading.

drop ship palletsWe will then send you an invoice and you will be asked to remit payment. We accept payment by Credit Card, Paypal or Wire Transfer. Once the payment has been received the order will ship to your customer within 24-48 hours. We will email you a tracking number for the shipment which you will be welcome to send to your customer.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 877-202-3616 or email sales@viatrading.com.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to carefully read the descriptions of the items before selling them. Much of the merchandise we sell is Customer Returns, as-is, sold with no guarantee of functionality. Certain items will need to be worked and repaired, and some may need to be discarded. The idea is that your customer is paying such a small percentage of the value of the goods, that he/she can make profit on the items that DO work and the items which he/she will repair/restore.
In order to avoid complaints, it is VERY important that your customers understand this before purchasing customer returns. It is often a good idea to have them fill out a form stating that they understand the risks of purchasing as-is merchandise. We can help you with this if you need.

We do offer items which are New/Overstock, which will not have any damages. You can see those items on our website as well by clicking on “New/Overstock” in the “Shop by Condition” menu. Please click here if you would like to read more information about Conditions of Goods and what to expect when buying or selling such items.

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Via Trading In-House Services

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

If you click on the video below, you can watch an actual virtual tour of our warehouse from the perspective of a walk-in customer!

Experience Via Trading from the moment you walk in the door, to checking out our showroom and walking through the warehouse!

Here are some of the amenities we offer on-site:

  • Own merchandise pickup — If you have a pickup truck, u-haul or minivan and want to take your goods with you on the day of purchase, not a problem! Our warehouse team will help you load you up! Or if you prefer to arrange pick up with your own shipping company, you are free to do so!
  • Internet Kiosks — if you need to check your email, transfer funds for your purchase, research goods, look up some merchandise retail prices or read a manifest on our website, we have free internet machines available for you to use in our resource center.
  • Free Coffe, Tea/Hot Chocolate — Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Wolfgang Puck coffee while you wait for your account manager or your merchandise!
  • Kids’ Playroom — If you visit our warehouse in a group with children and someone from your party is available to supervise the kids, we have a fully furnitured and accessorized play room to entertain them while the rest of your party shops!
  • Vending Machines carrying a variety of snacks and drinks to hold you over if you have a long drive ahead of or behind you!
  • Three meetings rooms for convenient conferencing or discussing any deals in a private environment.

  • ATM on site for your convenience!
  • Over 300 parking spots available! You’ll never have to walk far when visiting us!
  • Reduced Mobility Scooter– Want to come visit us but can’t walk long distances? Worry not! We have a reduced mobility scooter available to borrow for those who need moility assistance while touring the warehouse.
  • Forms & Flyers — grab an informational flyer on Via Trading and the products we carry and events we host to refresh your memory after you leave. Pick up a Flea Market Flyer for hints & tips on how to sell successfully at flea markets, or pick up a California Reseller’s Permit application that you can fill out and send to the Board of Equilization to obtain your permit, if you need one.
  • Projector and Warehouse Signage! While browsing through our warehouse, you will always know what specials are going on, how much things cost and the descriptions of the items you’re looking at thanks for our 8-foot wide projection screen and our one-of-a-kind signage system guiding you throughout your visit of our warehouse.
  • Plasma TVs — While in our waiting area or showroom, take a look at the plasma screens all over the walls. They tell you about new arrivals, screen our multimedia presentation, and show you the pallets that will be up for auction at our next Live Auction.

via trading computer kiosks

We hope to welcome you to our warehouse in the near future, but if you can’t make it, we are always here for you on the phone, by email, or through the contact forms on our website!

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