Hunting for single items and buying in volume are two different business models. They both run on the thrill of the find, but one relies on instinct and patience and the other on systems and networking.

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In this member deep dive, we got into how sellers are making big lots work, starting with where to find them. Auctions, estate sales, downsizing collections and direct partnerships each come with their own economics, and knowing what makes a lot worth buying before you commit is a skill that takes time to cultivate. How much of a buy needs to be saleable?

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We chatted about the financial realities of cash being tied up while you work through the inventory. And then there's what happens after the acquisition: storage systems, the logistics of processing large quantities of inventory and how to structure partnerships when you're sharing the work and the risk with someone else.

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On the selling side, we looked at how to market big lots effectively, whether you're moving them as wholesale, breaking them down for individual listings or doing an auction.

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Catch up with the replay below:

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What are your strategies for buying and selling large lots? Let us know in the comments below.

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