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Money-Saving Monday: Unlock Extra Cash with Pallet Flipping!

PHOENIX — This Money Saving Monday, 12News explores the potential of liquidation warehouses as a cash-earning opportunity.
Liquidation warehouses offer substantial discounts on returned items from major retailers, inviting savvy shoppers to explore unique deals. Additionally, these purchases can serve as a side hustle through reselling.
Many are turning to “pallet flipping,” a growing trend where individuals buy wrapped pallets filled with mystery items. Andi Barness, an avid deal-seeker, shared her experience of trying her hand at purchasing an Amazon pallet worth $500. The appeal lies in the uncertainty of the contents, likening the purchase to an exciting surprise.
Upon receiving two pallets, Barness uncovered a variety of items, some more valuable than others. “If you have a way to sell them, that’s great,” she said, acknowledging the potential challenge for those hesitant to engage buyers directly. She successfully sold her surplus items at a garage sale.
At Wrapped Pallets, a liquidation outlet in north Phoenix, general manager Sharon Barnes emphasizes the profitability of pallet flipping. “You can make good money,” she said, highlighting the wide range of items—sometimes even high-value products like a $1,700 blender—available in these pallets.
Barness observed many customers successfully reselling their finds via online auctions, flea markets, and garage sales. However, for someone like Barness, who spent $1,000 on 65 items, the outcome can be a break-even scenario, depending on the resale strategy employed.
She cautions potential resellers to weigh the time investment against the potential returns. “There were some highs and lows,” she noted.
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