Wholesale of job lots

What is a wholesale company?

A wholesale company buys goods in complete lots rather than individually: clearance lots, excess stock, previous season's collections and bankruptcy stock. The wholesaler pays a fraction of the original value, takes over everything at once and then resells it in smaller quantities to business buyers.

For the seller, this is quick and certain: the stock is gone, the money is in the account and there is no need for individual sales. For the buyer, it means branded items and private-label products at a price far below the normal wholesale price. A detailed explanation of terms and the supply chain can be found in the knowledge base: wholesale and wholesale goods.

Sell a lot to Kooistra.com

Does your company have a lot that needs to be sold? We buy clearance lots, store stock, returns, B-stock and obsolete stock, from a single pallet to dozens of trucks. If interested, you will receive an offer immediately. Once agreed, we pay quickly and collect the lot ourselves.

• Manufacturers, importers and wholesalers with excess stock
• Retail chains and online stores changing collections or product ranges
• Administrators with bankruptcy stock

We only buy from businesses, not private individuals. Learn more about how we operate as a buyer, or offer your lot directly.

Buy wholesale goods from Kooistra.com

Are you a retailer, online store, market trader or exporter? Our online store shows the current stock: household items, textiles, toys, tools, decorations and seasonal items. You can see the prices after logging in with a business account. In the Netherlands, shipping is free from €495 excl. VAT; a different amount applies to the other shipping countries.

See what has arrived this week at new arrivals or request a quote for a whole lot.

How does wholesale work in practice?

The business revolves around speed and volume. Whoever makes a fair offer first and pays quickly gets the lot. After that, it is all about getting the goods to the right buyers as quickly as possible, in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe.

Three examples from recent years:

• 202 shipping containers from Blokker. After the bankruptcy, Kooistra.com bought the containers that were still en route from China, containing over 1,600 different items. They were unloaded in eighteen days. A large part went to the franchisees who continued. Read the story in de Leeuwarder Courant and het AD.
• Winter jackets from C&A. Models from previous seasons, purchased for around €5 and resold for €6 to shops in Poland and Romania. See the profile in De Ondernemer.
• 44 trailers of loom bands. Bought when no one wanted them anymore, for €2,000 per trailer. Half a year later, the craze broke out in another country and the lot was sold at a profit.

Frequently asked questions about wholesale

What is a wholesaler?

A wholesaler is a wholesaler that buys up and resells complete lots of goods. They buy from manufacturers, retailers and administrators and sell to shops, online stores, market traders and exporters. Kooistra.com is a wholesaler based in Leeuwarden, active since 1979.

What kind of lots does a wholesaler buy?

Virtually all consumer goods: household items, textiles and clothing, shoes, toys, tools, decorations, electronics and seasonal items. The condition is that it is a complete lot from a business, so we can take over everything at once.

Can I buy from a wholesaler as a private individual?

Not at Kooistra.com. We only sell to businesses with a business account, and we only buy lots from businesses. We do not buy private items or second-hand household goods.

What does a wholesaler pay for a clearance lot?

Usually between 0 and 20 percent of the normal value. The exact offer depends on the brand, quantity, condition, packaging and how quickly the lot needs to be sold. If interested, you will receive an offer from Kooistra.com on the whole lot immediately.

Where is Kooistra.com located?

Our 15,000 m² warehouse is located in Leeuwarden. From there, we buy lots throughout the Netherlands and beyond, and supply customers in 16 European shipping countries.