Introduction to Via Trading and the Liquidation Industry
Founded in 2002, Via Trading is a leading wholesale supplier of closeouts, overstocks, liquidations and customer returns. We source products from a vast network of retailers, manufacturers, insurance companies and bankruptcies so as to provide our customers with one of the widest varieties of clearance merchandise choices and lowest cost alternatives in the industry.
We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and have been recognized seven years by Inc. 5000 Magazine and the L.A. Business Journal as one of the fastest growing companies in the country and in Los Angeles, respectively. We have also been featured on NBC, ABC, The CW, Forbes Magazine and Investors Business Daily.
We aim to provide our customers with the highest level of service irrespective of their size. Whether you are on a small budget, just getting started or looking to fill a chain of stores, you can expect us to be honest in our dealings and to take a vested interest in the success and the growth of your business.
We supply the following kinds of businesses:
- Discount/Thrift Stores
- Online Sellers
- Flea Market/Swap Meet Vendors
- Yard Sellers
- Auctioneers
- Wholesale Distributors
- Brokers
- Refurbishers
- Exporters
- Fundraisers
- Exporters
Product Categories
You can check products page here. We also have some products only available in our Load Center.
We carry a wide variety of product categories, which can be purchased by the case, pallet, load or truckload depending on the product:
Open to the wholesale public!
Product Conditions
Liquidation products typically consist of excess inventory that comes in a range of conditions including the ones below. For an in-depth explanation of each type of product condition and what to expect when working with such goods, please read more here.
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Customer Returns
Items returned to the retailer by the consumer. Items are not brand new and are in varying conditions. -
New Overstocks
Goods never exposed for sale in a retail environment but may no longer be in original factory master case. -
Shelf Pulls
Items exposed for sale in a retail environment but then removed from the shelves. -
Master Case
New in Original Factory Packaging
Product Types
We carry a wide selection of Product Categories offered in a variety of Product Conditions and Lot Sizes. Given the nature of the Liquidation Industry & the variety of Product Conditions, Lot Sizes & Assortments available, we realize it can be challenging to easily understand everything we have to offer, so we have grouped our Listings in the following types:
Department Store & Manufacturer Programs
Department Store, Manufacturer or other Liquidation Programs we offer. Majority of the Listings are Manifested and sold as a % of Value with varying lot prices. Many Programs have Listings starting from $300.
Use the price filter to see Programs with available Loads within a range. Check out the Load Center to view all Program Listings in one centralized location.
- Ordering: select 1 or more Loads from the program(s) you wish to purchase
- Lots sizes: varies from 1 pallet Lots to full truckloads or more
- FOB: Multiple FOB points available
Assorted Case Packs
A selection of assorted case packs across a variety of different product categories.
- Lots sizes: 1 case +
- FOB: Los Angeles (Via Trading Facility)
Single & Multi Pallet Flat Priced Lots
A selection of Single & Multi Pallet Flat Priced Liquidation Lots. Some Listings may be On Sale or offer Volume Discounts.
- Lots sizes: From 1 Pallet
- FOB: Los Angeles (Via Trading Facility)
Facility Visits
Our 240,000 sq. ft. Liquidation Facility is based in the Greater Los Angeles Area (Lynwood). Customers are welcome to visit our facility, meet us in person & visually inspect merchandise prior to purchase.
Via Trading welcomes and encourages customers to visit our Liquidation Facility during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. No appointment necessary & Ample parking as well as own Pick-Up is Available. Close to 800 pallets pass through our facility each day with many not being available for purchase online due to not having sufficient volume, not being able to set proper expectations, contractual obligations or other reasons.
Customers who visit our facility can have a much larger selection of single pallets to choose from then what is listed online. We do have a couple of rules regarding visits to our facilities to ensure we maintain a safe a and efficient environment. You must register to visit our facility – but if you are not already registered you may do so in person.
Facility Features
- Over 10,000 Pallets
- Waiting Room for children and arcades
- Wifi
- Computers
- ATM
- Parking & Self-Loading Space
- Food Vendors
- Showroom with sample merchandise
Auctions / Events
Via Trading hosts monthly live wholesale liquidation events at our Los Angeles warehouse. Our live events feature additional opportunities for our customers to grab even better deals on merchandise that is already competitively priced. Each event works a little bit differently – check out the details of each one below!
Live Auctions
Live Auctions The 1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month.
Check out our live wholesale auctions. All bidding on wholesale lots starts at $1 only! Huge variety of wholesale products always available. Our wholesale auctions feature over 250 wholesale lots in dozens of product categories and an opportunity to score unbeatable deals on liquidation merchandise. Bids start as low as $1! *Please note pallets can be picked up until Friday 6pm of the same week.
Monthly Raffle
The 4th Thursday of Every Month at 4:00pm.
Via Trading hosts a monthly raffle with great prizes including televisions, sporting equipment, electronics and free merchandise! Customers who purchase merchandise between our monthly raffle and the 4th Thursday of the following month are entered to win from a variety of prizes including free merchandise, flat screen TVs and more! You must be present to win on the day of each draw to redeem your prize.
Read more about the Raffle
Why Register with Us?
Registering for an account with us is quick, easy and free! We do not charge membership fees and we are open to the wholesale public to come visit us anytime. Click here to register. Registering will give you access to:
- The Load Center, a real-time online database of all available manifested and unmanifested loads and truckloads
- Manage your account; add items to favorites lists, update your contact information and notification preferences, retrieve past invoices and manifests, get shipping quotes online and register for events.
- View your purchase history
- Open service tickets and write product reviews
- Customer Alerts. We send various types of emails & you can select to receive all, some or none. Read more
Our website also features a variety of content to help you make educated purchasing decisions including:
- Product videos
- A Q&A center where you can view commonly asked questions or ask your own questions
- Buyer Tools to help calculate potential profits on purchases and more
- An extensive resource center with selling tips for every resale channel, financing partners to help you grow your capital, industry articles and more!
- Easy navigation and detailed search filtering to help you find the products you need based on condition, category, packing or budget!
Placing an Order
Our aim is to make the process simple and easy when it comes to placing an order with us. Orders can be placed:
* In order to place an order online you must first be registered on our website. Once you register with us, you will be assigned a dedicated Account Manager who will answer any questions you may have, get an understanding of your business and help guide you towards merchandise that will be profitable for your specific sales channel. You will have access to your Account Manager’s cell phone and email address and can feel free to contact him or her anytime with questions or concerns.
- In Person at our Facility
- Online
- By Phone
- By Email
- By Fax
- Using our Live Chat
How Shipping Works
We ship anywhere nationwide and to almost any country in the world. Orders are typically shipped by UPS, USPS, LTL (Less than Load) Carrier, Full Truckload or Ocean Container. Read more shipping information and access our online shipping quote system.
- The cost of shipping depends on the goods being shipped and the destination address.
- We typically ship within 24 hours of payment and also offer same day shipping whenever possible.
- Orders can take from 1 to 45 business days to arrive depending on their destination and the shipping method.
- Shipping quotes for most products can be obtained directly on our website.
Real-Time Shipping Quotes
Our website can provide you real-time shipping quotes for most listings.
You have to be logged in for the shipping quotes to calculate. Obtain shipping quotes for your order online and in real time by simply adding the SKU(s) to your Floating Shopping Cart. The Floating Shopping Cart will display the shipping cost & options available for your quick review.
To add SKU(s) to your Shopping Cart to obtain a shipping quote simply click on the “cart” or “get shipping” icons.
To add SKU’s from Load Center simply select the SKU’s using the Check Boxes and then select “Add to Cart” or “Get Shipping” icons at the bottom of the page.
Add and remove items to your floating shopping cart and instantly see how it affects the shipping cost.
* Estimated shipping quote will be provided in real time. Exact cost will be communicated prior to final invoice.
Please note we are currently unable to quote the following online:
- International pallet orders
- Ocean containers
- Full truckloads (an estimated range will be displayed)
Notifications
At Via Trading we love to keep you informed. In case it gets too much just let us know or edit your email notifications. We send various types of emails & you can select to receive all, some or none. Customers who opted in to receive emails at the time of registration will automatically be subscribed to all 3 email types below.
Customers subscribed to any of our eMail Lists will also occasionally receive News & Holiday eMails regarding closing times or dates for Holidays as well as any special news or announcements & also often include special Holiday offers and more.
Product Offers & More
Typically, 3 every 2 weeks or so. Those will illustrate any new products, items placed on special sale, new loads added and be customized based on your order history, demographics or listings you have engaged with on the website. They will also include things like useful Articles, Case Studies, Videos & more.
ManageEVENT EMAILS
Ideal for customers who typically visit our facility and attend our sales events. Alerts about our upcoming Live Sales Events including product details, auction catalogues & more.
ManageNEW PRODUCT ARRIVALS, UNADVERTISED OFFERS & MORE
Typically, daily. These are not automated and typically include greater details on only 1 or 2 listings. They also at times include special offers not advertised elsewhere.
ManagePRODUCT ALERTS
These can vary depending on your personal notification preferences and will keep you updated as to any new arrivals or modifications made to Listings you have selected. These emails are sent out immediately and you will be the first to know of any new arrivals for any of our listings should you have selected to be notified. You can adjust those yourself or simple email or call your AM to assist you. Watch how-to video
ManageVideos
Via Trading YouTube channel is regularly updated with new videos about our products, customers and other videos. You can also check our Video Page, in which you can browse through videos filtered by:
- How Tos
- Unboxing
- Product Clips
- Parking Lot Interviews
- Events
- Testimonials
- Resources
- TV Commercials
- Customer Videos
We accept the following payment methods:
- All major credit cards (3% fee applies)
- PayPal (3% fee applies)
- Wire Transfer
- Check
- Money Order
- Direct Deposit
- Cash (in person only)
- Debit Cards (in person only)
Work with a leader in the liquidation industry!
Product Variety
- Partnered with over 30 stores & manufacturers to match you with goods that meet your specific needs
- Widest variety of products in the industry
- Extensive selection of opportunistic deals not available through any other liquidator
- Continuous ongoing supply of select programs: grow a repeat customer base for your products
- Varied product conditions ranging from master case goods to customer returns and defective goods
- Lot sizes to fit all budgets and business needs: from small case packs to full truckloads
- Multiple FOB points - save on shipping by purchasing loads from facilities closer to you
Personalized Service
- Warehouse is open to the wholesale public 5 days a week
- No membership fees, no pallet fees, no loading fees!
- Fastest shipping turnaround in the industry - over 95% of orders ship within 24 hours
- Extensive selection of resources available on viatrading.com to help maximize profits
- Highly competitive worldwide shipping rates & services - container loading, logistics & more
- Three monthly events offer you an opportunity to get even better deals on our most popular lots
- Dedicated Account Managers understand your business and assist you with every aspect of purchases
Innovative Buyer Tools
- Complete product catalog available online 24/7 with images, prices, videos and manifests
- A one of its kind Load Center available online 24/7 with real-time availability of loads across all FOB points with manifests you can download, summarize, sort and email
- Online buyer tools to calculate potential profits, revenues, products landed costs, shipping savings & more
- Text message/email notifications, online event registration, product videos & more
- Resources & links to partners with information to help you grow your business
- Retrieve and view all invoices, order history and manifests for past purchases in your account
