BULQ Shut Down (2025)
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BULQ permanently shut down on July 28, 2025 after 10 years of operation, when parent company Optoro wound down the marketplace. They previously sold customer returns and overstock from Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon as cases and pallets. Still-operating alternatives: 888 Lots, Via Trading, Direct Liquidation, or B-Stock.
Key facts at a glance
| Pricing model | Fixed Price + Auction |
|---|---|
| Buyer premium | None (included in price) |
| Minimum order | Single case (~$100-250) |
| Typical lot value | Cases from ~$100–$250 |
| Manifest | Some lots (not all) |
| Resale credential | Was required (resale certificate) |
| Ships from | US (marketplace closed July 2025) |
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BULQ was, for a decade, the lowest-barrier way into liquidation reselling — cases from about $100, a flat $30 shipping rate, and a 98% manifest-accuracy guarantee under parent company Optoro. It permanently shut down on July 28, 2025 when Optoro wound down the marketplace; Optoro itself was acquired by Blue Yonder the following month. This page stays live because "Is BULQ still open?" is still a common question, and the honest, dated answer matters: it is closed, and any "active" BULQ listing you see elsewhere is outdated. For the small case lots BULQ was known for, 888 Lots (no minimum order) and Via Trading are the closest still-operating replacements; for larger pallet volume, Direct Liquidation and B-Stock are the main active platforms.
What can you buy from BULQ?
BULQ lots most commonly cover these categories:
How does shipping work at BULQ?
Flat $30 shipping per case anywhere in the US. Pallets ship via freight at quoted prices.
BULQ pros and cons
- CLOSED — no longer accepting orders. The points below describe how BULQ operated before it shut down.
- Previously the lowest barrier to entry — cases started at ~$100
- Had flat $30 shipping on cases, which was predictable and cheap
- Advertised a 98% manifest accuracy guarantee
- Was owned by Optoro, a major reverse-logistics company (acquired by Blue Yonder in August 2025)
- Permanently shut down on July 28, 2025 — you can no longer buy from BULQ
- Case lots were small — limited profit per purchase
- Condition categories (new, like new, uninspected, salvage) varied widely
- Not all lots were manifested
Pre-purchase checklist for BULQ
- BULQ is closed — use a still-operating alternative instead. For small case lots, 888 Lots (no minimum order) or Via Trading are the closest replacements.
- For larger pallet volume, Direct Liquidation and B-Stock are the main active platforms.
- BULQ was owned by Optoro; after the shutdown Optoro was acquired by Blue Yonder in August 2025.
- If you still see BULQ referenced elsewhere, treat any "active" listing as outdated — the marketplace no longer operates.
BULQ FAQ
Is BULQ still open?
No. BULQ permanently shut down on July 28, 2025. Use 888 Lots, Via Trading, Direct Liquidation, or B-Stock instead — see the alternatives on this page.
How much does a BULQ liquidation lot cost?
Typical lots run Cases from ~$100–$250. Minimum order: Single case (~$100-250).
Does BULQ charge a buyer premium?
BULQ charges no buyer premium.
Do you need a resale certificate for BULQ?
Was required (resale certificate). As of 2026, a federal EIN alone is generally no longer accepted as a standalone credential on the major liquidation platforms.
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