Secret to Selling

Used Pallets in Demand

Our lesson starts here. The loading dock area of your production facility is running out of space. Your suppliers are sending you raw materials on plastic pallets. Your workers have been stacking those pallets against the walls day after day and now there isn't an inch to spare. Sound familiar?

Here's the good part. Those pallets you're tripping over could be in demand. The trick is finding out who wants them.

Here's how to get Top Dollar:

• Make sure the pallets are yours to sell
  Got proof they're yours to sell? Excellent. A little history helps too. Remember... never sell pallets if you are unsure of ownership rights.

• Try to stack pallets by consistency in size and quality
  Shoot for pallets that are the same size and in good working condition. A little dirt or dust along with some small aesthetic damage can be OK but there should be no significant fractures or broken, dangling pieces. Ask yourself, "Would I put my product on that pallet?"

• Take photos detailing marks and condition
  Good photos are the next best thing to an on-site inspection. Take photos of the pallet top and bottom. Get close-ups of part numbers and other markings. Also snap photos of the stacks and storage location.

Start Cashing in

Now you know the secret. Accurate details help you to get the best price. Stop stacking and start cashing in. Measure, take photos and fill out our Sell Your Used Pallets form. Oh yeah, here's a bonus tip... if you seem to collect the same plastic pallets on a regular schedule, your used pallets just might be extra attractive to buyers.

12/12/2024 by Mike Cunneen on Used Plastic