Everything You Need to Know About Greenwave Surpluss
Have questions about buying or selling surpluss inventory? Find answers to common questions about how Greenwave Surpluss works, submitting inventory, browsing bulk lots, bidding, inquiries and the overall process.
General Questions
Greenwave Surpluss is a B2B platform that connects businesses looking to sell bulk surpluss, excess, overstock and other inventory with businesses looking for bulk purchasing opportunities.
Inventory can include overstock, excess stock, liquidation inventory, closeout products, discontinued items, customer returns, seasonal inventory and other bulk inventory opportunities.
Availability varies based on current listings.
No. Greenwave Surpluss is a B2B surpluss inventory platform rather than a traditional retail eCommerce store. Buyers can browse inventory, review lot details and submit bids or inquiries instead of completing a standard online checkout.
Greenwave Surpluss is designed for businesses, wholesalers, retailers, resellers, distributors and other commercial buyers and sellers interested in bulk inventory opportunities.
Surpluss is completely free for the Sellers and we charge a small transaction fee from the buyers after the deal completion.
For Sellers
Submit your inventory through the Sell Your Inventory form. Provide information about the products, quantity, condition, location, pricing expectations and any available supporting documents.
Useful information includes:
- Product or lot name
- Brand
- SKU
- Category
- Quantity
- Unit
- Condition
- Inventory type
- Location
- Expected price
- Minimum acceptable price
- Product specifications
- Shipping or pickup information
- Product images
- Manifest or catalogue
- Supporting documents
The more complete the information, the easier it is to understand the inventory opportunity.
The Greenwave Surpluss team reviews the submitted information. If the inventory is approved for listing, the information can be organized into a detailed inventory lot for potential buyers to discover.
No. Sellers do not need access to the website backend. Inventory is submitted through the frontend form and managed by the Greenwave Surpluss team.
Yes. Businesses can submit overstock, excess, liquidation, closeout, discontinued and other types of bulk surpluss inventory for review.
Customer returns may be submitted depending on the inventory and its condition. Sellers should clearly provide information about the condition of returned products.
For Buyers
Browse available inventory and select a lot that matches your business requirements. Review the lot details and submit a bid or request additional information.
Depending on the lot, listings may include:
- Product name
- Category
- Lot ID
- Quantity
- Unit
- Condition
- Inventory type
- Location
- Starting bid
- Asking price
- Estimated retail value
- Product images
- Specifications
- Shipping information
- Pickup information
- Availability
Open the inventory lot you are interested in and use the Submit a Bid option. Provide your contact details, quantity required, bid amount, currency, delivery or pickup preference and any relevant message or documents.
Yes. Use the Request Information option to ask questions or request additional information about an inventory lot.
No. Buyers do not need access to the WooCommerce backend. Bids and inquiries are submitted through the website’s frontend forms.
Your bid is reviewed by the Greenwave Surpluss team. The team may contact you to discuss the inventory, your requirements and potential next steps.
Inventory & Lots
An inventory lot is a group of products offered together as a bulk inventory opportunity. A lot may contain one product or multiple related products depending on the inventory.
A Lot ID is a unique reference used to identify a specific inventory lot and make communication about that lot easier.
Yes. Each inventory lot can have its own quantity and unit. Buyers should review the specific quantity shown on the individual lot listing.
The location is provided on the individual inventory listing when available. Buyers should review the lot details for specific location information.
Yes. Available listings can include condition information such as new, open box, used, refurbished, customer returns or mixed condition, depending on the inventory.
Pricing & Bids
Pricing can depend on factors such as product type, quantity, condition, estimated retail value, market demand and the seller’s expectations.
A starting bid is the initial bid amount indicated for an inventory lot. Interested buyers can submit their offer based on the requirements of the listing.
An asking price is the price a seller is seeking for the inventory lot. Buyers can review the listing details and contact the Greenwave team through the available options.
No. A submitted bid or inquiry represents buyer interest and does not automatically complete a transaction. The Greenwave Surpluss team facilitates the next steps between the relevant parties.
Shipping & Pickup
Shipping or pickup options depend on the individual inventory lot. Available information is provided on the listing, and buyers can request additional details when needed.
Pickup may be available for certain inventory lots. Buyers should review the individual listing or contact Greenwave Surpluss for more information.
Shipping arrangements and costs can vary by inventory lot. Buyers should review the listing details and confirm shipping terms before proceeding.
Greenwave Surpluss Process
The process is simple:
Seller Submits → Greenwave Reviews → Lot Is Listed → Buyer Discovers → Buyer Bids or Inquires → Greenwave Facilitates
Greenwave Surpluss manages the inventory listing process and helps facilitate communication between interested businesses.
Greenwave Surpluss facilitates the connection and communication between interested parties. Specific transaction, payment, shipping and other commercial terms depend on the relevant buyer and seller arrangements.
If you have a question about an inventory lot, selling surpluss inventory or the buying process, you can contact the Greenwave Surpluss team through the Contact Us page.
Whether you have surpluss inventory to sell or are looking for your next bulk inventory opportunity, our team is here to help.
