BULQ (CLOSED)
Independent Platform Fixed Price + AuctionBULQ permanently shut down in early 2026 after 10 years of operation. They previously sold customer returns and overstock from Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon as cases and pallets. Alternatives: DirectLiquidation, 888Lots, or B-Stock.
Pricing Model
Fixed Price + Auction
Buyer Premium
None (included in price)
Min Order
Single case (~$100-250)
Last Verified
2026-04-02
Categories
Electronics Apparel Home Goods Health & Beauty Tools Toys
Shipping
Flat $30 shipping per case anywhere in the US. Pallets ship via freight at quoted prices.
Pros
- CLOSED — no longer accepting orders. The points below describe how BULQ operated before it shut down.
- Previously the lowest barrier to entry — cases started at ~$100
- Had flat $30 shipping on cases, which was predictable and cheap
- Advertised a 98% manifest accuracy guarantee
- Was owned by Optoro, a major reverse-logistics company
Cons
- Permanently shut down in early 2026 — you can no longer buy from BULQ
- Case lots were small — limited profit per purchase
- Condition categories (new, like new, uninspected, salvage) varied widely
- Not all lots were manifested
Reseller Tips
- BULQ is closed — use a still-operating alternative instead. For small case lots, 888 Lots (no minimum order) or Via Trading are the closest replacements.
- For larger pallet volume, DirectLiquidation and B-Stock are the main active platforms.
- BULQ was owned by Optoro; some of its former inventory now flows through other reverse-logistics channels.
- If you still see BULQ referenced elsewhere, treat any "active" listing as outdated — the marketplace no longer operates.
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