How Sellers Actually Make Money from Amazon Unclaimed Packages and Return Pallets

Amazon unclaimed packages have become TikTok's favorite side hustle bait. Someone buys a mystery pallet for $85, rips it open on camera, and pulls out a $400 drone. It looks like free money.

It's not. But there is a real business hiding behind the hype.

Consider the scale: Amazon processes over 66,000 orders per hour and roughly 16.5% of all online purchases get returned. That's billions of dollars in merchandise flowing into liquidation channels every year.

These items get bundled into pallets and sold at 5-20% of retail through authorized partners.

Amazon return pallets are a legitimate sourcing channel that thousands of sellers use to stock their inventory. Whether you're testing this as a side gig or building it into a full sourcing operation, the difference between profit and loss comes down to knowing how the system works, where to buy, and how to price what you find.

This guide breaks down the entire process:

• How packages become "unclaimed"
• The best places to buy from 6 legitimate sources
• Realistic profit math
• Tips for evaluating your first pallet
• How to resell the inventory across multiple online platforms

Continue reading to discover what separates the sellers who profit from the ones who quit after one bad pallet.

What Are Amazon Unclaimed Packages?

Amazon unclaimed packages are products that Amazon can no longer sell directly to customers and instead routes to surplus channels. These include customer returns, undeliverable shipments, overstock inventory, and abandoned goods. Amazon sells them in bulk at 5-20% of the original retail price through authorized partners.

Here's how products end up in this pipeline:

• Undeliverable shipments that never arrive at the customer's door. Common causes include incorrect addresses, driver safety concerns at the delivery location, or the recipient being unavailable for multiple attempts.

Once Amazon determines a package is undeliverable, a refund is automatically issued to the buyer and the goods don't get reshipped. Instead, undeliverable items are sent back to the fulfillment center, inspected for quality, and routed to liquidation.

• Customer returns where the buyer sent the product back but Amazon doesn't restock it as new
• Overstock inventory that didn't sell and needs to be cleared from fulfillment centers
• Abandoned shipments from sellers who stopped paying storage fees or closed their accounts

Here's what most people miss: this isn't the same as buying from a garage sale. These are brand-name products across a wide variety of categories, many still in original packaging, sold through structured liquidation programs with manifests (item lists) so you can view the details of what you're getting before you buy.

How Amazon's Return and Liquidation Process Works

To understand where pallets actually come from, you need to understand how Amazon routes returned and unsellable goods through a 4-step pipeline.

After approximately 90 days, unclaimed and unsold inventory gets liquidated to third-party companies or auctioned off in bulk to clear warehouse space. Understanding this pipeline helps you read manifests with more confidence and decide which lots are worth bidding on.

Step 1: Customer initiates a return. Amazon accepts the return and the item ships back to a fulfillment center.

Step 2: Amazon inspects the product. If it's unopened and undamaged, it goes back on the shelf as Amazon Warehouse Deals or Amazon Renewed inventory. If it's opened, damaged, or the packaging is compromised, it gets flagged for liquidation.

Step 3: Products get grouped into lots. Amazon bundles similar goods together. A lot might be all electronics, all home goods, or mixed merchandise. Each one gets a manifest listing the contents and original retail value.

Step 4: Lots go to liquidation marketplaces. Authorized liquidators purchase these in bulk from Amazon, then resell them to individual buyers (that's you) through online auctions or fixed-price listings.

The key detail: Amazon doesn't sell return pallets directly to individual buyers. You buy from authorized companies that have contracts with Amazon. Anyone claiming to sell you lots "straight from Amazon" is misleading you.

How Third-Party Sellers Handle Their Own Returns

It's worth understanding that Amazon's liquidation pipeline works differently depending on who the seller is.

When Amazon itself is the seller, returned goods get inspected and either relisted through Amazon Warehouse Deals, sent to Amazon Renewed, or routed to liquidation.

But when third-party sellers use FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), they get four options for returned inventory: Return to Seller, Disposal, Liquidation, or the Grade and Resell program.

Many third-party sellers choose liquidation because the cost of shipping products back, inspecting them, and relisting individually doesn't make financial sense on lower-priced goods. This means a large portion of the lots you'll find on B-Stock and other platforms originally belonged to third-party sellers, not Amazon directly.

Where to Buy Amazon Return Pallets (Legitimate Sources)

The safest places to buy Amazon return pallets are B-Stock (Amazon's own liquidation partner), Direct Liquidation, BULQ, Amazon's own Bulk Liquidation Store, eBay liquidation sellers, and local warehouses. There are hundreds of other surplus websites beyond these, and many are scams or middlemen who mark up lots 2-3x before selling to you.

Here's how the 6 legitimate sources compare:

• B-Stock — Most direct route to Amazon inventory. Auction format. Minimum ~$100-$500. Best for experienced buyers comfortable bidding.
• Amazon Bulk Liquidation Store — Amazon's own storefront for overstock and returns. Fixed prices. Browse by category. Best for buyers who want to purchase directly.
• Direct Liquidation — Multi-retailer sourcing (Amazon, Target, Walmart). Auction and fixed-price. Best for sellers who want manifests upfront.
• BULQ — Smaller lot sizes starting at $100-$250. Case-level buying available. Best for solo sellers testing the waters.
• eBay surplus lots — Search "Amazon return pallet" on eBay for individual sellers offering merchandise. Prices range $15-$500+. Check seller ratings carefully. Best for small, low-commitment test purchases.
• Local warehouses — Physical inspection before buying. No shipping costs. Best for hands-on buyers who want to see what they're getting.

Here's a deeper look at each:

Amazon Liquidation Auctions (via B-Stock)

Amazon's own liquidation program runs through B-Stock (bstock.com). This is the most direct route. You're buying from Amazon's actual surplus inventory through an auction format.

• How it works: Create an account, browse available lots, place bids
• Minimum purchase: Varies by lot, typically starts around $100-$500
• What you'll find: Electronics, home goods, apparel, toys, and general merchandise
• Shipping: You arrange pickup or pay for freight from the warehouse

Amazon Bulk Liquidation Store

Amazon runs its own storefront at amazon.com/Amazon-Bulk-Liquidations where you can view and purchase overstock and customer return lots directly.

Purchasing a lot from the Amazon Bulk Liquidations Store is the same process as purchasing any other product on Amazon, so if you already have an account, you can get started quickly.

Be aware that only enrolled customers can make purchases, so you'll need to agree to the program terms and ensure your account qualifies before you can view available inventory.

• How it works: Browse categories, choose your lot, and purchase at listed prices (no auction)
• What you'll find: Lots composed of either overstock or damaged items from Amazon and third-party sellers, organized by category
• Restocking: Lots are restocked periodically, so continue checking back if you don't see what you're interested in
• Important: All sales from the Amazon Bulk Liquidations Store are final and not eligible for return or refund. Lots are sold in as-is condition.

Direct Liquidation

A major liquidation marketplace that sources from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other retailers. You can access surplus inventory from top US retailers by registering for a free account with Direct Liquidation.

Once registered, you'll receive email notifications when new lots matching your interests become available.

• Lot sizes: Range from single pallets to full truckloads
• Manifests available: Yes, most lots include a manifest so you can read through every item and its retail value before deciding to bid
• Best for: Sellers who want to view the manifest details before committing

BULQ

Focused on smaller lot sizes, which makes it a better fit for solo sellers who don't want to invest $2,000+ on a full pallet right away.

• Case-level buying: Purchase cases instead of full pallets
• Price range: Lots start around $100-$250
• Categories: You can filter by product category to match your niche

Local Liquidation Warehouses

Search "[your city] liquidation warehouse" to find warehouses located near you. Many sellers are surprised to discover how many liquidation warehouses are located within driving distance.

The advantage here is you can physically inspect pallets before buying, which eliminates the biggest risk in this business.

• No shipping costs: You pick up directly from the warehouse located in your area
• Negotiation possible: Many local warehouses offer discounts for repeat buyers
• CDS Pallets and similar regional liquidators operate warehouses located across the country

Red flags to watch for: No physical address listed, no manifest available, prices that seem too good ("$85 for a pallet worth $5,000"), pressure to buy quickly, and no return policy for misrepresented lots. (More on avoiding scams in the mistakes section below.)

How to Buy Your First Amazon Return Pallet: 6 Steps

If you've never purchased a liquidation pallet before, follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Pick your platform and create an account. Start with B-Stock or BULQ. Registration is free. You'll need to agree to the platform's terms of service, and you may need a resale certificate or business license for tax-exempt purchasing, so check your state requirements.

Most platforms will send you an email confirmation once your account is approved.

Step 2: Browse available lots and download manifests. Filter by product category and price range. Read through the manifest carefully and ensure every lot meets your criteria before bidding.

If no manifest is available, skip that lot.

Step 3: Run the recovery math. Take the manifest's total retail value, multiply by 0.40 (your expected recovery rate), and confirm the result is at least 2.5x the pallet cost plus shipping. If not, pass.

Step 4: Place your bid or buy at fixed price. Set a firm maximum bid before you start and don't exceed it. Bidding wars are the fastest way to overpay.

Many experienced buyers set their max at 15-20% of the manifest's retail value.

Step 5: Arrange shipping and storage. Once you win, you'll receive an email with payment and pickup details. Coordinate freight shipping (most ship via LTL freight) and ensure you have adequate space to sort and process everything when it arrives.

A garage or storage unit works.

Step 6: Receive, sort, test, and list. When your pallet arrives, inspect every product against the manifest. Grade each one by condition. Post your listings on the appropriate platform(s). Ship to FBA or continue selling via FBM or other channels.

What You'll Actually Find Inside a Return Pallet

Expect a 2-4x return on your investment, not the 10x windfall TikTok promises. Here's a realistic breakdown of what a typical mixed merchandise lot contains. You're not going to crack open a shipment and find 40 brand-new PS5s.

• 30-40% products in good/like-new condition — resellable at 50-70% of retail price
• 20-30% goods with minor cosmetic damage — sellable as "Used - Very Good" or "Used - Good" on Amazon
• 15-20% products with missing parts or accessories — require some work to make sellable
• 10-20% units that are unsellable — broken, missing key components, or not worth the listing effort

A lot with a $3,000 manifest value (total retail of all products) that you buy for $300-$500 might realistically yield $1,200-$1,800 in sales after you account for the unsellable goods and condition-based pricing.

Dealing with Open Box, Damaged Items, and Missing Items

Most of what you'll find in a return pallet falls into the open box category. Open box items have been opened by the original buyer but may be completely functional. Some open box products are essentially new, just without the factory seal. Others are open box with visible wear or open box with missing accessories.

Damaged items typically make up 10-20% of a pallet. Some have cosmetic scratches that don't affect function. Others have cracked screens or broken components.

The key is deciding quickly which damaged items are worth repairing and which should be parted out or discarded.

Missing items and incomplete products are the third category. You'll find open box electronics missing chargers, tools missing drill bits, or kitchen sets missing lids.

For high-value items, replacing a $5 missing cable to sell a $60 open box gadget is an easy win. For low-value items with missing parts, the math rarely works.

The Real Profit Math on a $400 Pallet

Here's what a real purchase looks like when you break down the numbers on a $3,000 manifest value lot you buy for $400:

Like-new condition (35% of lot): $1,050 retail value. You resell at 70% of retail = $735

Minor cosmetic issues (25% of lot): $750 retail value. You resell at 50% of retail = $375

Missing parts or accessories (20% of lot): $600 retail value. You resell at 30% of retail = $180

Unsellable goods (20% of lot): $600 retail value. You resell for = $0

Total expected revenue: $1,290. Your gross profit is $890 before Amazon fees, shipping costs, and your time. After fees (roughly 30-35%), your net profit lands around $440-$500.

That's real. That's not glamorous. But if you process 2-3 lots per month, that's $880-$1,500/month in net profit from a single sourcing channel.

Pros and Cons of Buying Amazon Return Pallets

Before you invest, here's the honest trade-off:

Pros:

• Low cost per unit. Buying at 5-20% of retail means your per-unit cost is often $2-$10 for products that retail at $20-$100+.
• Brand-name inventory. These are goods from Amazon's actual catalog, not knockoffs or dollar-store merchandise.
• Scalable sourcing. Once you find a reliable source and build your process, you can purchase consistently every month.
• Diverse inventory. A single lot gives you 30-100+ unique SKUs to list.

Cons:

• Unpredictable condition. Expect 10-20% of products to be unsellable despite what the manifest says.
• High time investment. Testing, photographing, listing, and prepping takes 8-12 hours per lot.
• Shipping costs add up. Freight runs $100-$300 per shipment, which cuts directly into your margin.
• Cash flow lag. Your money is tied up for 30-90 days while inventory sells through.
• No returns. Surplus purchases are final. If you overpay or get a bad lot, you absorb the loss.

The bottom line: buying return merchandise is profitable if you treat it as a business with processes, not a lottery ticket.

How to Evaluate Whether a Pallet Is Worth Buying

Use this 4-step checklist before you bid on any lot. The goal is to confirm that your expected revenue is at least 2.5x the purchase cost after accounting for all fees. If the math doesn't work on paper, it won't work in practice.

How to Read a Liquidation Manifest

The manifest is your best friend. It lists every product in the lot, the original retail price, and usually the condition. If a seller won't provide a manifest, walk away. Mystery lots are marketed as exciting, but they're usually the leftovers that couldn't sell with a manifest attached.

When reviewing a manifest, look for:

• High-ASP products (average selling price above $30) because FBA fees eat into low-priced goods disproportionately
• Products you can identify quickly by searching the UPC or ASIN on Amazon to confirm they're still actively listed
• Products with a strong BSR (Best Sellers Rank under 100,000 in their category), meaning they actually sell regularly
• Goods in categories you're ungated for so you don't get stuck with inventory you can't list

How to Calculate Your Expected Recovery Rate

Recovery rate = what you'll actually sell divided by the manifest's retail value. This single number tells you whether a lot is profitable or a money pit.

• Mixed lots: Expect a 30-50% recovery rate
• Category-specific lots (electronics, home goods): Recovery rates tend to be slightly higher at 40-60% because the products are more predictable

Quick formula: Manifest value x 0.40 (recovery rate) = expected revenue. If that number is at least 2.5x your purchase cost, it's worth considering.

What Are the Hidden Costs of Buying Amazon Pallets?

Beyond the purchase price itself, account for these costs that new buyers often forget:

• Shipping to you: $100-$300 for a standard shipment depending on distance
• FBA fees: Roughly 30-35% of your selling price
• Prep and shipping to FBA: $1-$3 per unit for labeling, poly bagging, and inbound shipping to fulfillment centers
• Your time: Testing, listing, photographing, and prepping products takes 4-8 hours per lot

How Much Should You Spend on Your First Pallet?

Your first purchase should be a single mixed lot under $300 from a verified source like B-Stock or BULQ. Treat it as a learning experience, not a big investment.

Track every product: what it cost, what it sold for, how long it sat in FBA. That data tells you whether to scale up or pivot to a different sourcing method like retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, or wholesale.

How to Price and Resell Amazon Pallet Inventory

The fastest way to maximize profit from your inventory is to list products across the correct condition categories, use automated repricing to win the Buy Box, and price for sell-through speed rather than maximum margin.

Most sellers leave money on the table by setting a fixed price and hoping for the best.

How to List Pallet Items in the Right Amazon Condition

A single lot gives you inventory across multiple condition categories. Each condition gets its own listing at its own price point. Don't try to sell a "Used - Good" product at the "Used - Like New" price. You'll sit on inventory forever.

• New: Unopened, sealed items with original packaging intact
• Used - Like New: Opened but unused, all accessories included
• Used - Very Good: Light cosmetic wear, fully functional
• Used - Good: Noticeable wear but works correctly

Always grade conservatively. If you're unsure between "Very Good" and "Good," post it as "Good."

Amazon has strict condition grading guidelines, and listing a scratched open box product as "Like New" leads to returns, negative reviews, and potential account suspension. Read through Amazon's condition grading documentation to understand exactly what each tier requires.

How to Win the Buy Box on Used Listings

Most sellers don't realize there's a Buy Box for used listings too. If multiple sellers offer the same product in "Used - Very Good" condition, the one with competitive pricing and strong metrics gets the Buy Box.

An automated repricer like Aura adjusts your prices in real time based on competitor activity, so you don't have to manually check and update 50+ listings every day.

This matters even more with pallet inventory because you're juggling dozens of unique SKUs at once. Whether you're selling FBA or FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant), consistent repricing keeps your inventory moving.

The 30-60-90 Day Pricing Strategy for Pallet Inventory

With surplus inventory, speed matters more than margin. Products sitting in FBA warehouses rack up monthly storage fees that eat your profit.

Follow this timeline:

• First 30 days: Price at 60-70% of the lowest comparable offer to capture early sales
• Days 30-60: Drop to 50-60% if the item hasn't moved
• Days 60+: Clear at cost or slightly below to free up capital for your next lot

The goal is to turn your capital over quickly. Making $5 profit on a product that sells in 3 days is better than making $15 on one that sits for 60 days and costs you $3 in long-term storage fees. Continue adjusting prices weekly until everything moves.

Best Online Platforms to Sell Amazon Return Pallet Items

Amazon isn't your only option for reselling. In fact, if you're interested in maximizing revenue, spreading your listings across multiple online platforms reduces risk and reaches different buyer pools.

Choose the platform based on the product type, then decide where to post each listing. Here's where experienced sellers move their inventory:

Amazon FBA — Best for brand-name items in good condition with strong BSR. Amazon's massive buyer base means faster sales, but fees run 30-35% of the selling price. You need to be ungated in the relevant categories.

eBay — Best for electronics, collectibles, and items with cosmetic damage. eBay's condition descriptions are more flexible than Amazon's, and auction format works well for unique finds. Fees run about 13%.

Facebook Marketplace — Best for large, heavy, or local-only items that would be expensive to ship. Zero seller fees for local pickup sales. Also effective for "lot" sales where you bundle 10-20 similar items.

Mercari — Best for clothing, accessories, and home goods under $50. Simple listing process, flat 10% seller fee. Popular with casual buyers looking for deals.

Poshmark — Best specifically for clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories. Strong community of buyers specifically hunting for deals on branded clothing.

Local flea markets and bin stores — If you're processing 3+ pallets per month, opening a physical "bin store" has become a popular model. Many bin stores located in strip malls use daily price reductions (everything starts at $7 on Friday, drops to $5 Saturday, $3 Sunday, $1 Monday) to move inventory fast.

Customers located nearby continue coming back weekly for fresh picks. Minimal per-item prep required.

The smartest approach: sort your goods and post each product on the platform where it sells fastest, not just the one you're most familiar with.

5 Amazon Return Pallet Mistakes That Kill Your Margins

Even experienced sellers lose money on bulk purchases when they skip due diligence. Here are the five most common mistakes and how to avoid each one.

Buying Pallets from Unverified Sellers

Scam surplus sites outnumber legitimate ones. Red flags include: no physical address listed, no manifest available, prices that seem too good ("$85 for a lot worth $5,000"), pressure to buy quickly, and no return policy for misrepresented merchandise. Stick to B-Stock, Direct Liquidation, BULQ, or a local warehouse you can visit in person.

Not Checking for Gated or Restricted Products

Some products from return lots are subject to restricted category rules (certain brands, hazmat goods, supplements, topicals). Before you buy a lot heavy in a specific category, confirm you qualify and are ungated to sell those brands and product types.

Getting stuck with $500 in inventory you can't list is a painful lesson. Use the Amazon Seller app to scan products and check restrictions before bidding.

Underestimating How Long Prep Takes

A single lot with 50+ products can take 8-12 hours to fully process: testing each unit, photographing defects, creating listings, labeling for FBA, and shipping to fulfillment centers.

Factor your time into the profit calculation. If you're netting $400 after 10 hours of work, you're making $40/hour. Decent, but it's not passive income.

Many sellers eventually hire VAs to handle prep once they're processing 3+ lots per month.

Ignoring Amazon FBA Storage Fee Timelines

Products that sit in FBA warehouses past 181 days get hit with aged inventory surcharges. Past 365 days, the fees get brutal.

Your 30-60-90 pricing strategy (covered above) exists specifically to avoid this. Track your inventory age in Seller Central's FBA Inventory Age report.

Why Buying Multiple Pallets Too Soon Kills Your Cash Flow

The temptation after one profitable purchase is to buy five more. Don't.

Each lot ties up capital for 30-90 days while inventory sells through. If you buy 5 lots at $400 each, that's $2,000 locked up.

Scale gradually: one lot at a time until your sell-through rate is consistently above 70% within 60 days.

Amazon Return Pallet Evaluation Checklist

Use this checklist before you bid on any lot. If you can't check every box, pass on it.

• Manifest available? Never buy a mystery lot. Review every product before bidding.
• Source is verified? Buying from B-Stock, Direct Liquidation, BULQ, or a local warehouse you've visited.
• Recovery math works? Manifest value x 0.40 = expected revenue. Expected revenue is at least 2.5x purchase cost.
• Products are in categories you can sell? Checked gating/restrictions for brands and product types on the manifest.
• You have the cash flow? This purchase won't put pressure on your other sourcing channels for the next 60-90 days.
• You have the prep time? You can dedicate 4-8 hours to processing within the next week.
• Shipping cost is factored in? Added $100-$300 for freight to your total cost basis.

Turning Pallets Into a Sourcing Channel (Not a Lottery Ticket)

Amazon unclaimed packages and return pallets aren't a get-rich-quick scheme. They're a sourcing method, one of several that successful sellers use alongside retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale.

The difference between sellers who lose money on bulk purchases and those who build a reliable sourcing channel comes down to discipline: studying manifests before bidding, running the recovery math on every lot, grading condition conservatively, and pricing for velocity instead of maximum margin.

If you're currently sourcing through retail or online arbitrage and want to diversify, this is worth testing with a single purchase under $300. Track every product. Run the numbers.

View your Seller Central reports to understand what sold, how fast, and at what margin. If the ROI works, continue scaling one lot at a time. If it doesn't, you've lost $300 and gained data that saves you thousands later.

And once you've got inventory posted and competing for the Buy Box across dozens of SKUs, an automated repricer becomes essential. Manually adjusting prices on 50+ unique listings isn't sustainable. Aura's repricer handles that in real time, so you can spend your hours located at a warehouse choosing your next profitable merchandise instead of babysitting listings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amazon Unclaimed Packages

Are Amazon unclaimed packages legitimate?

Yes. Amazon routes returned, overstock, and undeliverable goods through authorized partners like B-Stock. These are real products from real inventory. The scam risk comes from unverified sellers, not from the liquidation model itself.

It's fascinating how large the market has become — community members on Reddit, Facebook groups, and YouTube continue to post their experiences and share tips about buying unclaimed packages. Many recommend that beginners read through forums and understand the challenges before making a first purchase.

Stick to verified sources like B-Stock, Direct Liquidation, and BULQ.

Does Amazon sell off unclaimed packages?

Amazon does not sell unclaimed packages directly to individual buyers. Instead, the company partners with authorized marketplaces (primarily B-Stock) that purchase surplus inventory in bulk and then auction it to resellers.

Third-party sellers also get options for returned goods: Return to Seller, Disposal, Liquidation, or the Grade and Resell program. You can also view and purchase lots directly from the Amazon Bulk Liquidation Store, though you need to be an enrolled customer.

The liquidation option is what continues to feed inventory into the resale market.

Are Amazon return pallets real?

Yes, Amazon return pallets are real. They contain genuine merchandise that was returned by customers, overstocked in fulfillment centers, or deemed undeliverable. The Bulk Liquidation Store and B-Stock are the primary channels.

Each lot comes with a manifest listing the products inside. The key distinction: "real" doesn't mean "guaranteed profitable." Expect 20% of goods to be unsellable due to damage or missing parts.

How much do Amazon return pallets cost?

Most Amazon return pallets sell for $100-$500 through surplus auctions, depending on the lot size and product category. The manifest value (total original retail price of all products) is typically 5-20x what you pay.

Smaller case-level lots from platforms like BULQ start around $100-$250. Full truckloads (26 pallets) can run $5,000-$15,000+.

Can you actually make money buying Amazon return pallets?

Yes, but expect a 2-4x return on your investment, not the 10x windfall you see on social media. A $400 lot with a $3,000 manifest value typically yields around $440-$500 in net profit after fees, shipping, and prep costs. Sellers who profit consistently treat it as a business with systems, not a treasure hunt.

What are the downsides of buying Amazon pallets?

The biggest challenges: shipping costs ($100-$300 per lot), unpredictable condition (expect 10-20% unsellable goods), time investment (8-12 hours per lot for testing, listing, and prep), storage space requirements, and cash flow risk since capital is tied up for 30-90 days while inventory sells.

You also can't return lots to the company if the contents disappoint you. Read through the manifest carefully and understand the risks before you agree to bid.

Many users recommend starting with smaller lots to gauge the value and quality of what you receive.

Can you really buy Amazon mystery boxes?

You can, but you shouldn't. "Mystery boxes" are unmanifested lots where the seller won't tell you what's inside. Legitimate companies provide manifests. Mystery boxes are typically the lowest-quality merchandise that couldn't sell even with a manifest, marked up with hype marketing.

Be especially aware of mystery box ads on social media — many of these scam sites are designed to steal credit card information or install malware, not actually ship you anything. If you see a TikTok video or Instagram ad promising an "$85 mystery box worth $5,000," that's almost certainly fraudulent.

If you want to buy returns, choose manifested lots from B-Stock, Direct Liquidation, or BULQ where you can view exactly what you're getting.

What is the best site to buy Amazon return pallets?

B-Stock is the most direct route because it's the authorized partner. For smaller purchases, BULQ offers case-level buying starting at $100-$250. Direct Liquidation and local warehouses located near you are also reliable options. You can view available inventory on each platform before creating an account. Avoid any site that won't provide a manifest or has no verifiable physical address.

How do you resell items from Amazon return pallets?

Post your listings under the appropriate condition category (New, Used - Like New, Used - Very Good, or Used - Good). Ship to FBA for fulfillment, or fulfill orders yourself via FBM.

You can also sell on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, or Poshmark depending on the product type. Set up email alerts for when your listings sell so you can continue to ship promptly.

Use an automated repricer to stay competitive on pricing across your SKUs, and follow a 30-60-90 day pricing strategy to keep inventory moving and avoid storage fees.