Where this end-of-line stock comes from
The end-of-line stock gathered in this category comes mainly from store liquidations, stock from retailers in difficulty and customer returns. Restposten refers to end-of-line stock and Konkursware to goods from a bankruptcy. These lots come through clearance and insolvency platforms, private auction houses and sometimes public equipment sales. The contents are rarely uniform: a pallet may mix different references, sizes and conditions. Many of these sales are restricted to businesses, with the note nur für Gewerbetreibende, and the goods are sold as seen, without guarantee. Always read the German description before bidding.
Checkpoints before bidding
First check the stated number of units and the price per unit, including fees and transport: that is the only figure that matters on this type of lot. Look for the terms defekt, ungeprüft or without guarantee, and assume that customer returns often contain incomplete items. Check whether the lot is restricted to businesses and whether you can provide a valid intra-community VAT number. At private auction houses, buyer's fees are added, often between 15 and 33%, plus German VAT of 19% depending on the scheme. Bidorado shows the all-in price, which saves you recalculating for each lot.
Collection, loading bay and pallet transport
Many lots are to be collected on site, with the note nur Abholung. Plan a suitable vehicle, a forklift or a loading bay, as a pallet cannot be handled by hand. Some sellers ship within Germany or the EU, but pallet transport often remains to be arranged. A carrier or a relay address in Germany allows you to bring a lot over. For a VAT-exempt business purchase, proof of transport, the Gelangensbestätigung, may be requested by the seller. Before bidding, estimate the transport cost and handling time, then compare with the actual value of the contents.