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You don't need to go it alone! Even if you choose to try and liquidate your products on your own, our advice articles below are here to help! In addition find a glossary of common liquidation terms that aren't so common to those outside the industry.

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Glossary - Packing Terms

: A shorter version of a Gaylord—about 24" in height—used for storing or transporting smaller bulk items.
: Smaller boxes pre-packed with a set number of units. Common for cosmetics, apparel, or accessories.
: A large open cardboard box (typically 40" x 48" x 48") placed on a pallet to hold bulk loose items.
: 100% brand-new merchandise in original factory packaging. Never handled or displayed in a retail environment.
: A flat wooden base that allows stacked goods to be lifted and moved easily with a forklift. Essential for efficient warehouse handling and freight shipping.
: Another word for pallet, specifically one without bottom deck boards.

Glossary - Merchandise & Industry Terms

: Sold without guarantees or returns. Buyer assumes all risks and responsibility.
: Products returned by customers to the retailer for any reason—used, opened, or sometimes brand new.
: Goods that are non-functional or incomplete, including items with manufacturing flaws or missing components.
: A highly assorted mix—often 1 or 2 of many different items in a single load.
: A list of items included in a pallet or load. Created by the original retailer. While useful, manifests are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.
: Brand-new merchandise that was never displayed in stores. Often sourced from manufacturers, importers, or distributors clearing excess inventory.
: Pre-worn condition refers typically to clothing and/or accessories that have previously been worn (used), typically come without any kind of retail tags or labels.
: Brands exclusive to specific stores or private companies (not national brands)
: Previously owned products restored to working condition through testing and repair. Often repackaged in generic boxes.
: The original full retail price of an item as it would be sold in a store.
: Merchandise tied to specific times of year (e.g., holiday decor, summer gear, winter clothing).
: New items that were displayed for sale in a store but never purchased. May show signs of handling.
: Items confirmed to be functional through basic testing. May include shelf pulls, overstocks, or customer returns.

Glossary - Shipping Terms

: A document you sign when receiving a shipment. It confirms delivery and includes shipping details.
: Goods shipped directly from a retailer’s facility to the customer—bypassing Via Trading’s warehouse.
: Stacking one pallet on top of another to maximize space in a truck. Not all pallets are eligible.
: Refers to the shipping origin of goods. Can also stand for “Freight On Board.”
: Loading a truck manually - without pallets - to save space. Common with bulk or irregular-shaped items.
: An international shipment that doesn’t fill a full container.
: A hydraulic platform on the back of a freight truck that raises and lowers pallets from ground level. Required when shipping to or from locations without a loading dock.
: A raised platform that aligns with truck height, used to load and unload goods quickly and efficiently.
: Used when shipping 1–6 pallets. Shipments over 6 pallets may need to be split or upgraded to full truckload freight.
: A full 20', 40', or 45' shipping container, transported by sea.
: Plastic film used to stabilize and protect boxed merchandise stacked on pallets. Black wrap is preferred for privacy; clear wrap is best when contents need to be visible.