Business idea · E-commerce
Bulk Product Auction Reseller
Bulk Product Auction Reseller is a business focused on bidding on and reselling bulk products from auctions, including auto parts and commercial equipment, at a profit. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "This Is How You Actually Go From $0 to $100K Reselling Online⏐Ep. #243" (aired November 5, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | This Is How You Actually Go From $0 to $100K Reselling Online⏐Ep. #243 |
| Aired | November 5, 2025 |
| Category | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | Barking Chalker, Mike's Couch Flipping, Joe's Reselling Business, Costco, GovDeals, Ruggable |
The problem it solves
Helps manufacturers and retailers offload excess inventory, while providing buyers with discounted products.
How it makes money
One-time purchase from auctions, with profit made through resale.
Skills you need
Auction sourcing skills, product knowledge, and sales abilities.
The market, and why this works now
Online auction platforms like GovDeals and BidSpotter enable businesses to purchase bulk surplus inventory from government and commercial auctions. A practical first-revenue move is to engage with the r/Flipping subReddit, where users frequently discuss reselling strategies and might be interested in bulk products. A key constraint to consider is the capital required for initial purchases, as bidding on quality lots can demand significant upfront investment, impacting cash flow during the resale process.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Barking Chalker
A retail store that sells various products including everyday essentials like bottled water and toilet paper.
- Mike's Couch Flipping
Mike is a weather anchor who flips couches and other furniture as a side hustle, sourcing items for free or at minimal cost.
- Joe's Reselling Business
Joe started with minimal investment, buying pallets of pressure washers and reselling them for profit.
- Costco
A membership-based warehouse club that sells a wide range of products including exercise equipment and groceries at discounted prices.
- GovDeals
GovDeals is an online auction platform for government surplus, where individuals can bid on various items, including equipment and furniture.
- Ruggable
Ruggable is a brand that sells washable rugs, popular for their convenience and functionality.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: This Is How You Actually Go From $0 to $100K Reselling Online⏐Ep. #243
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.