Different loads want different channels. Brand-name manifested goods belong online; high-variety unmanifested belongs in bins and booths. Match the load to the channel and the same pallet earns twice as much.
The seven channels, ranked by effort vs return
- Bin store (own retail) — highest ceiling, highest commitment. Variety loads shine. See the bin store playbook.
- eBay — best for manifested brand goods, electronics, footwear. Item-level margins, national demand, real fees.
- Facebook Marketplace & local groups — zero fees, cash, fast for furniture/home/bulky. Your best “first 30 days” channel.
- Amazon (used/open-box where allowed) — powerful but gated; check category and condition rules before counting on it.
- Flea market / swap meet booth — weekend volume machine for apparel and general merchandise at low overhead.
- Whatnot / live selling — mystery and variety loads monetize entertainment value; mystery boxes were made for this.
- Export — truckload-scale buyers moving goods to markets where US retail brands carry premiums. Volume game; talk to us about standing supply.
Match load type to channel
- Amazon returns pallets → eBay + Marketplace (brand recognition sells itself).
- Apparel & footwear loads → booth + bins + live selling.
- General merchandise unmanifested → bins first, Marketplace for the standouts.
- Electronics manifested → eBay with honest open-box grading.
The 48-hour sort: whatever the channel, sort every load within 48 hours into: sell-as-new, open-box, bundle/lot, parts. Speed of sorting is speed of cash.
FAQ
Which channel should a beginner start with?
Facebook Marketplace + one weekend booth. Zero/low fees, instant feedback on what sells in YOUR market, no gatekeepers.
Source for your channel
Filter by store, by type, or by category — every load ships free.