Can the stock be sold from somewhere other than our premises?
Yes. If you do not want buyers at your trading site, the stock can be moved to a saleroom or a third party warehouse for viewing and collection. There is a transport cost, and it usually suits smaller quantities. For large volumes on pallets, selling from where the stock stands is cheaper and quicker.
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Surplus inventory, discontinued lines and bulk trade stock sold in lots sized for trade buyers.
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