: These shops dump smaller items into bins with a flat daily price (e.g., $10 on Friday, $1 on Thursday). 3. Online Liquidation Platforms
Buying returned items from Costco is a popular way to find high-end products at deep discounts, but because Costco does not sell these items directly to the public in their warehouses, you must use third-party liquidation channels. Depending on whether you are a business looking for bulk inventory or an individual shopper, there are three primary ways to buy these items. 1. Official B2B Auction Marketplace (For Businesses)
: Operates in California and carries discontinued Costco items.
Individual shoppers can buy Costco returns by visiting local retail stores that specialize in buying liquidation pallets and reselling the items piece-by-piece.
: A specific outlet in Orange County, CA, that resells Costco furniture, appliances, and clothing.
The most direct way to get Costco returns is through the Costco Wholesale Liquidation Auctions marketplace, managed by B-Stock.
If you don't have a business license for B-Stock, you can use other liquidation websites that sometimes sell to individuals or have lower barriers to entry.
: Search for "liquidation stores" or "salvage stores" in your area. Well-known regional chains include: