Damaged goods are attractive commodities for reselling
Damaged goods – attractive commodities for reselling
In the complex logistics and transport processes of modern trade, despite numerous safety precautions, it can happen that goods are damaged in an accident and are therefore no longer suitable for traditional sale.
These goods damaged by accidents are referred to as damaged goods and offer potential for sale in the remainders trade.
The most important facts about damaged goods at a glance
What is damaged goods?
Damaged goods are commercial goods that have been damaged by an accident in the logistics and transport chain. This circumstance makes it impossible for the affected goods to be sold through the traditional distribution channel.
Damaged goods can arise in the logistics and transport process in various scenarios. Some examples are:
- Accidents involving means of transport such as trucks in which the goods are transporte
- Improper loading and unloading of the means of transport
- Incorrect transport conditions such as temperature and humidity
Sensitive and fragile goods in particular are often damaged in the transport and logistics processes, after all they require special safety precautions. If these are not observed, the goods may be damaged in an accident.
Trading in damaged goods as remainders or special items
If the damage to commercial goods falls within the responsibility of the logistics service provider, their insurance will in most cases cover the financial damage. They then try to sell the damaged goods at low prices. This is where remainder stock dealers come into play, who buy the goods and offer them for resale.
For the dealer, buying damaged goods always involves a certain amount of risk. If the goods are little or not damaged at all, they receive fully functional B-stock goods at an extremely attractive price. If the damaged goods are badly damaged, however, they are unusable for the remainder stock dealer and therefore inevitably lead to a loss.
Discover high-quality used goods at elvinci
As a professional remainder stock dealer, elvinci has been trading in remainder and special items such as damaged goods for more than three decades. In our online buyer portal, we stock a range of items that were damaged during transport or delivery and can therefore no longer be sold as flawless A-goods. Thanks to a uniform testing standard for determining the quality and condition of the items, as well as a transparent description of the items in the form of text and photos, you also minimize your risk of making a bad purchase.
See for yourself what the elvinci buyer portal has to offer and request free demo access using our contact form. We look forward to your inquiry.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about damaged goods
Damaged goods are goods that were accidentally damaged during the transport and logistics processes, in most cases during delivery to dealers or buyers. This can happen as a result of an accident with the means of transport, improper loading or unloading, or incorrect transport conditions for sensitive goods.
Damaged goods that are still fully functional can be purchased from a wholesaler of remaining stock. The wholesaler purchases the damaged goods directly from the seller or the insurance company of the logistics service provider, who each want to dispose of the goods.
