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Where Do Our Deals Come From? Inside Discount Cave’s Auction & Overstock Sourcing Process

šŸ” Where Do Our Deals Come From?

Inside Discount Cave’s Auction & Overstock Sourcing Process

Ever wonder how Discount Cave gets its hands on brand-new products from names like Milwaukee, Apple, Samsung, and LEGO—and sells them at a fraction of the price?

Our sourcing strategy is the key to our success. We’re giving you a peek behind the curtain into how we acquire high-quality, limited-quantity merchandise from major U.S. retailers, wholesale auctions, shelf pulls, and overstock distributors.

Let’s dive in šŸ‘‡


šŸ·ļø What Is Overstock, Liquidation & Shelf Pull Inventory?

Most of the inventory we carry falls into one of these three categories:

Overstock: Brand-new merchandise that never sold through the original retailer (think Walmart, Target, or Home Depot).

Shelf Pulls: Items removed from shelves due to season changes, packaging updates, or discontinued SKUs—still new, but no longer carried in-store.

Liquidation Lots: Pallets and truckloads of product that retailers need to offload fast—this includes everything from high-end electronics to tools, toys, and home goods.

This means you can regularly find Apple Watches, DeWalt tool bundles, KYB shocks, JBL speakers, Tonno Pro bed covers, Shark vacuums, and Hot Wheels track sets—all in new or near-new condition and ready to ship at massive discounts.


šŸ”Ø Where We Buy Our Inventory

We buy directly from major liquidation platforms and auction houses that serve the biggest retailers in the country, including:

Amazon Overstock, Returns and Shelf Pulls

Walmart Auction Services

Lowe’s Home Improvement Auctions

Best Buy Auction Services

Ace Hardware Auctions

Costco & Sam’s Club Auctions

Home Depot and Target Returns

Dick's Sporting Goods Auctions

JCPenney Liquidation Auctions

Land's End Merchandise Liquidation Auctions

Exclusive Local Dealer Closeouts & Liquidation Events

Because we have long-standing relationships and bid strategically, we're often able to secure top-tier pallets of products that our competitors don’t have access to.


šŸ” What This Means for Our Customers

We do the hard part—bidding, buying, sorting, testing, and warehousing these items—so you don’t have to.

Here’s what you get:

šŸ“¦ Brand-name products at wholesale prices

🚚 Fast, trackable shipping across the lower 48 states

šŸ›’ A constantly rotating selection of top products

🧼 Mostly brand-new or like-new merchandise, often in damaged or repackaged boxes

šŸ“‰ Up to 70% off retail prices on items from names like Razor, JBL, Beats, Bissell, iRobot, Motorcraft, EBC, GSP, Delphi, Unity Automotive, and more


šŸ› ļø What Kind of Products Can You Expect?

While our inventory changes constantly, we frequently carry:

Electronics: Amazon Fire Sticks, Apple AirPods, ONN soundbars, Bluetooth shower speakers

Automotive Parts: KYB shocks, Delphi fuel pumps, AC Delco control arms, Monroe struts

Home & Tools: LED security lights, HART workshop blowers, garage organizers

Toys & Gifts: LEGO kits, Tracer Racers tracks, bubble machines, marble runs

Pet Gear: FurZapper pet hair removers, no-bark training collars, LED leashes

Fashion & Accessories: EMS and Firefighter gear, hats, pocket watches, scarves

Home Essentials: Bento lunchboxes, salt & pepper grinders, makeup removal pads


šŸ“¬ Why Sign Up for Restock Alerts?

Because we buy in limited-quantity lots, many of our deals sell out fast and don’t return. That’s why we encourage shoppers to:

Join our email list

Bookmark your favorite categories

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for restock announcements


šŸ‘ØšŸ‘©šŸ‘§šŸ‘¦ Built By Real People, Not A Big Box Brand

We’re a family-owned small business based just outside Joplin, Missouri. Everything we ship is picked, packed, and sent by people who care. We’re proud to offer friendly service, fast shipping, and some of the best prices online.

If you’ve ever wondered ā€œHow does Discount Cave sell these for so cheap?ā€ — now you know!

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