RETURN pallets are a popular shopping trend that sees customers getting their hands on discounted products that they can fix or refurbish.
A number of major retailers sell their return pallets, and one very familiar name getting involved in the movement is Argos.
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Sunderland UK 9th October 2019 Argos store in Sunderland. Credit: Getty What are Argos return pallets?
Like the other return pallets available in the UK, Argos' pallets are a selection of goods that have been returned to stores.
They are then sold on at a huge discount by the pallet load.
Customers should be aware, however, that some items may be faulty.
Items that aren't in working condition can, of course, be fixed or refurbished, and potentially sold on for more that what was paid for them.
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The won't be able to be returned though, so buying a return pallet can be risky.
Customers should carefully check the return pallet description to find out what it contains.
It could be anything from jewellery to sports equipment, with many customers hoping to score some big money electrical and tech items.
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Where can I buy an Argos return pallet?
Return pallets can be ordered online from from Argos' retail site, Argos Clearance.
The pallets are sold auction-style, with customers able to place bids.
The retail prices of the pallets are given before bidding, so those visiting the website can see how much the pallet should be worth at retail.
Who else does return pallets?
Another large retailer that offers return pallets is Amazon.
In 2018, Jeff Bazo's company partnered with B-Stock to launch Amazon Liquidation Auctions, the official b2b marketplace where you can buy overstock merchandise directly from Amazon.
Other brands, such as Argos, Very and John Lewis have also tapped in to the return pallet trend.
Many websites sell return pallets in bulk, such as:
MartHill International gemwholesale.co.uk wholesaleclearance.co.uk Ebay discounthouse.co.uk williamgeorge.com now-sale.co.uk hopite.co.uk How much do Argos return pallets cost?
Typically, the more return pallets you are willing to buy, the cheaper the cost.
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The pallet or bundle will usually carry an “estimated retail value” and it’s almost always sold off via an auction.
The price is determined by tallying up the full selling price of all of the items in the pallet - but remember that the goods inside can be in any condition.
Quick guide to buying return pallets
Here's where to buy the most popular return pallets:
Where to buy return pallets in the UK? Currys return pallets eBay return pallets Argos return pallets John Lewis return pallets Amazon return pallets Very return pallets Screwfix return pallets Beauty return pallets Wholesale return pallets Electrical goods return pallets Clearance return pallets Liquidation return pallets Can I return a return pallet?