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Tools & Hardware: Buying Guide
What to look for, how to sell and how to price tools & hardware liquidation lots.
About tools & hardware lots
Power tools, tool kits, batteries and hardware are steady sellers to contractors, hobbyists and market vendors. Branded cordless tools in particular hold their resale value well, which is why they are a favorite for first pallets.
Price against the bare-tool and kit value, and test every battery.
Tools & Hardware
Inspection checklist
- Batteries and chargers included or missing
- Bare tool versus kit
- Motor and trigger function
- Cases, blades and accessories
Where these goods sell
- Contractors and handymen
- Online tool sellers
- Flea markets and swap meets
Pricing approach
Price against the bare-tool and kit value, and test every battery. Compare against recent sold listings rather than asking prices, then subtract freight, fees and an allowance for units you cannot sell. Use the profit calculator to test your numbers.
Current lots
Browse our Tools & Hardware inventory (9 lots), or read about conditions and manifests.