THE GREAT BUY FIELD GUIDE · WHOLESALE BUYING, MADE CLEAR

How to buy wholesale closeouts by the case.

Your next great buy starts with the details. Learn how to order wholesale closeouts, compare case prices, check your resale margin against retail, and plan delivery to your business.

For retailers, resellers & business buyers.

GREAT BUY / BUYER'S EDITION
Good merchandise.
Know your numbers.
CASE → PALLET
→ YOUR SHELVES
01 / ACCESSWholesale only
02 / MEMBERSHIPNo membership fees
03 / ORDER SIZESCase · pallet · truckload
04 / MARGINPriced below retail
05 / FREIGHTLive parcel & LTL rates

01 / GET YOUR BEARINGS

How wholesale ordering
works at Great Buy.

Great Buy is a Los Angeles wholesale supplier of brand-name opportunity buys, closeouts, and general merchandise. Here's how to get your first order moving.

  1. 01

    Find your assortment.

    Browse categories, brands, new arrivals, and deals. Check each listing's case pack, available quantities, product details, and condition notes.

    Explore the catalog
  2. 02

    Build your case order.

    Compare the price per unit with the price for a full case. Choose your case quantities and review the merchandise total in your cart.

    Understand case pricing
  3. 03

    Plan the delivery.

    Enter your delivery details to review available shipping options. For pallets, include any liftgate, residential, or appointment requirements.

    Get freight-ready

02 / BUY BY THE CASE

Case packs: what
“C/P 24” means.

A case pack is the number of selling units in a master shipping carton. “C/P 24” means 24 selling units per case—not 24 cases.

A selling unit can be a single item or a packaged set. Read the product description to understand exactly what your customer would buy.

Master case ≠ inner pack.

An inner pack is a smaller box or bag inside the master carton. Its existence doesn't mean it can be ordered separately.

THE CASE BREAKDOWNILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
24units / case
$2per unit
$48per case

Example only. Product prices and pack sizes vary. Shipping and other applicable charges are additional.

03 / KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

Landed cost: what it costs
to get it to your door.

Compare wholesale buys using the costs to receive the goods. This planner estimates an average cost per unit from the numbers you enter, and your gross margin if you add a resale price.

Your order, on paper.

Try the example or enter your own figures. All amounts are in USD.

ESTIMATED COST PER UNIT

$2.50240 units across 10 cases
Merchandise
$480.00
Freight + other costs
$120.00
Estimated order cost
$600.00
Gross margin per unit
$3.50 (58%)
Gross profit on this order
$840.00

Planning estimate, not a shipping quote. Assumes every case has the same pack size and price, and every unit sells at the resale price you entered. Gross margin is before rent, labor, marketplace fees, and other selling costs. Your actual order total comes from your cart and selected shipping service.

The math: landed cost per unit = (merchandise + freight + other receiving costs) ÷ total units. Gross margin = (resale price − landed cost) ÷ resale price. For mixed products, calculate each item's allocated costs separately. Retail comparison prices are references, not guaranteed resale prices or profit.

04 / MAKE THE MARGIN

Resale margin: our price
vs the retail shelf.

You are buying to sell. The number that matters is the gap between what a unit costs you landed and what shoppers already pay for it at retail. Great Buy shows that gap on every listing that has one.

How we compare to retail.

Many listings carry a retail comparison: the price we recorded for the same item at Amazon, Walmart, Target, or another retailer, with a link to the listing we checked. A comparison only appears when the retail price is at least 25% above our per-unit price, so every comp you see has cleared a real margin gate before freight.

Work the margin, not the discount.

Start from your landed cost per unit, not the case price. Subtract it from the price you can realistically sell at in your store or channel. That is your gross margin per unit; divide it by the resale price for the margin percentage. Buying below a retail comparison can leave room for selling costs, but fees, markdowns, unsold goods and actual resale prices determine the result.

Retail comps are a reference, not a promise.

Retail prices move, and your channel sets your price. Use the comp to judge the buy, then set your own shelf price and test it in the planner above.

THE MARGIN, WORKEDILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Retail comparison price
$9.99
Great Buy landed cost per unit
$2.50
Your resale price
$6.00
Gross margin per unit
$3.50 58%
On a 240-unit order
$840 gross profit

Example only. Landed cost is the planner example above. A $6.00 resale price is 40% under the retail comparison and still returns a 58% gross margin.

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All priced-below-retail deals

Retail prices are checked at listing time and may have changed; each product links to the listing we compared against. Retailer names and logos identify the comparison only; Great Buy is not affiliated with them. Counts updated Nov 3, 2026.

05 / FROM OUR STOCK TO YOUR SHELVES

Wholesale shipping:
parcel, LTL, truckload.

The right option depends on packed dimensions, weight, destination, and delivery needs. Great Buy offers live parcel and LTL rates in the ordering flow.

Measure the shipment,
not just the product.

Freight planning starts with the space your packed cartons or pallets occupy.

  • Measure the outside.Include the pallet base, packaging and any overhang. Use the full packed height.
  • Keep different sizes separate.This example assumes identical dimensions. Calculate each size group separately, then add the volumes.
  • Confirm the other details.Volume alone cannot determine a rate, freight class, stackability or trailer fit. You also need packed weight, destination and delivery services.

Shipment volume worksheet

Use inches for all three dimensions. The example is one packed pallet measuring 48 × 40 × 60 inches.

TOTAL PACKED VOLUME

66.67 ft³1 packed carton or pallet · 1.89 m³ total

A space estimate only. This does not calculate shipping charges or reserve inventory. Use your cart for available shipping options, and confirm final packed measurements with the shipping team.

Review your cart and delivery options

Why divide by 1,728? One cubic foot is 12 × 12 × 12 cubic inches. Cubic feet = length × width × height ÷ 1,728. Multiply by the number of identically sized cartons or pallets. The example is 115,200 ÷ 1,728 = 66.67 cubic feet.

Before the truck arrives.

Tell us about your delivery site before you choose freight. These details can affect the service and price.

  • Dock or liftgate?No dock or suitable unloading equipment? You may need a liftgate to lower pallets to ground level.
  • Business or residential?Confirm the address type and any limited-access requirements.
  • Appointment or inside delivery?Specify these separately. A liftgate alone doesn't include moving goods into your building.

Build a receiving checklist.

Give the person accepting delivery the same order details you used to buy.

  • Before deliveryKeep the order confirmation, item list and delivery instructions together. Confirm access and unloading equipment.
  • At arrivalCompare visible carton or pallet counts with the delivery paperwork. Photograph packaging condition and record discrepancies.
  • After unpackingCheck SKUs, case packs and quantities against the packing list. Keep the paperwork and contact our team promptly about any issue.

Liftgates, appointments, residential delivery, and other extra services can carry accessorial charges. Review what is included in your quote.

06 / FIND YOUR NEXT GREAT BUY

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by category.

All wholesale categories

07 / GOOD QUESTIONS

Wholesale buying
questions, answered.

Answers for your first order—and your next one.

Ask the Great Buy team
Who can buy wholesale from Great Buy?

Great Buy serves retailers, resellers, and business buyers looking for wholesale closeouts and general merchandise. Open a wholesale account or contact our team about your purchasing needs.

Is there a membership fee?

No. Great Buy does not charge a membership fee. Product costs, shipping, and other applicable order charges are separate.

What is the minimum wholesale order?

You can order a single case, including orders below $200. There is no dollar minimum for now. Follow the case-pack quantity shown on each product; applicable shipping charges are calculated at checkout.

Is the displayed price for one unit or one case?

Great Buy shows per-unit and case pricing. The per-unit price helps you compare items; the case price is for the number of selling units in that case. Check the pack size and cart quantities before ordering.

Are closeouts always available to reorder?

Closeout availability can change as inventory sells. Check the current listing and contact Great Buy if you need ongoing quantities or a repeat order; a previous purchase does not guarantee future availability.

How much does wholesale shipping cost?

Shipping depends on the packed order, destination, and delivery requirements. Review available parcel and LTL rates in the ordering flow, and specify any liftgate, residential, appointment, or other extra-service needs before choosing freight.

Do I need a liftgate for pallet delivery?

You may need a liftgate if your delivery location has no loading dock or suitable unloading equipment. A liftgate lowers pallets to ground level; inside delivery is a separate service. Confirm your requirements before booking freight.

How do I know the condition and assortment of an item?

Read the specific product description, images, pack information, and any condition notes, including “as is” where shown. Ask our team about unclear sizes, colors, assortments, or condition before ordering rather than assuming every closeout is identical.

How do I know what margin I can make on a closeout?

Start from your landed cost per unit (merchandise plus freight and other receiving costs, divided by total units), then subtract it from the price you can sell at in your store or channel. Many Great Buy listings show a retail comparison price from Amazon, Walmart, Target, or another retailer; a comparison only appears when retail is at least 25% above our per-unit price. Browse deals priced below Amazon, Walmart, Target, or all priced-below-retail deals. Retail comps are references, not guaranteed resale prices.

What should I do if something is wrong with my order?

All wholesale sales are final; change of mind, unsold inventory and marketplace eligibility are not return grounds. Report incorrect items, shortages or material condition discrepancies within five business days of delivery, with your order number, affected SKU, quantity and photos. If an issue could not reasonably be identified in that period, contact us promptly when discovered. Keep goods and packaging and do not return anything without written authorization. See the return and refund policy for review and resolution terms.

Can I sell my excess inventory to Great Buy?

Yes. Great Buy also buys closeouts and excess general merchandise. Visit We Buy Closeouts to learn what information to send our purchasing team.

What is the difference between a wholesale case and a mixed pallet?

A case contains the selling-unit quantity stated on a product listing. A pallet is a shipping platform and may hold cases of one item or several different items. A pallet count alone does not tell you the SKU mix, unit count or condition. Review the item list or manifest and calculate cost per selling unit before comparing offers.

What should I check on a wholesale inventory manifest?

Match the SKU or UPC, product description, selling units per case, case count and total units. Check sizes, colors, assortment and condition notes, and ask whether photos show the actual goods. Confirm what is included before ordering; a manifest is not a guarantee of resale value.

Does buying branded merchandise approve me to sell it on Amazon or other marketplaces?

A wholesale purchase does not by itself establish approval to list a brand or product on a marketplace. Check the current requirements for your selling account and the specific item before purchasing. Ask Great Buy which product and invoice information is available; do not assume it will satisfy a particular platform.

What do In Stock and Low Stock mean at Great Buy?

The default In Stock browsing view is intended for items with more than three cases available. Low Stock lets you browse limited quantities. Inventory can change, so use the current product and cart availability when planning your order.

What information should I keep when receiving a wholesale delivery?

Keep the order confirmation, packing list and delivery receipt. Inspect on arrival, note visible damage or missing cartons on the carrier receipt, and take photographs. Report visible transit problems within two business days and concealed issues promptly upon discovery. Keep packaging and goods for inspection. Carrier requirements may also apply. See the shipping policy for claim coordination and freight terms.

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